Three county schools have landed in the national spotlight with honors from Special Olympics North America for the ways in which they cultivate climates of kindness and acceptance by providing inclusive sports and programs for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Old Mill Middle School South, Arundel High School and Glen Burnie High School have been named Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner schools, adding to Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) stellar legacy dating back to 2010 with Special Olympics Maryland. Of the 19 schools in Maryland with the distinction, 12 are in AACPS. Old Mill Middle School South is the first middle school in Maryland to earn the award.
For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2428360.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily#OurStory #ExperienceInclusion #UnifiedMD
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is committed to providing safe and secure learning environments for all students and employees. Successful completion of a background check is required before any person has access to students, either on or off school property. The Office of Investigations has continued to work closely with the Office of School Security to review AACPS protocols for conducting background checks.
Background investigations are divided into two categories: fingerprint-supported background checks and commercial background checks. Once a fingerprint-supported background check is performed, applicants no longer need to submit an electronic background check. Anyone applying to be a chaperone or volunteer must be at least 18 years of age.
https://onboard.screenid.net/gen/inquiries/
All chaperones and volunteers without one-on-one unsupervised or unrestricted access to students must complete the online request for a commercial background check. This group is inclusive of PTA and PTO officers, CAC officers, Booster Club officers, and chaperones or volunteers who work with children in the presence of an approved AACPS representative (e.g. daytime field trip to the zoo). These background checks are at no cost to the applicant and are valid for 2 years. All applications should be submitted electronically at least 3 weeks prior to the intended school event.
*Persons without personal computer access may access this process on a school computer or use computers in a public library.
https://onboard.screenid.net/gen/inquiries/
***After completing the first part of the background check, please check your email and complete the second part. Your request will not be completed if both parts are not complete.
Dear Families,
At BPES, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. As the Behavior Interventionist, I work with students to help them make positive choices and repair relationships when conflicts arise. One way we do this is through Restorative Practices—an approach that focuses on building strong classroom and school communities, helping students understand how their actions affect others, and guiding them in making things right when mistakes happen.
We would love your input! Please take a few moments to complete this short survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceWA7bGd0oQXyRgpLSu9wKZ1OMXTyTJrOuvD7q1-grDFuWFA/viewform
Your feedback is very important as we continue to grow this program.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at mnauman@aacps.org. I am very excited to work with you and your children this year!
Warmly,
Melissa Nauman
Behavior Interventionist, BPES
Queridas Familias, En BPES, creemos que cada niño merece sentirse seguro, valorado y apoyado. Como Intervencionista de Comportamiento, trabajo con los estudiantes para ayudarles a tomar decisiones positivas y reparar relaciones cuando surgen conflictos. Una forma en que hacemos esto es a través de Prácticas Restaurativas, un enfoque que se centra en construir comunidades escolares y de aula fuertes, ayudando a los estudiantes a entender cómo sus acciones afectan a los demás y guiándolos para reparar las cosas cuando ocurren errores. ¡Nos encantaría su opinión! Por favor, tómese unos momentos para completar esta breve encuesta: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceWA7bGd0oQXyRgpLSu9wKZ1OMXTyTJrOuvD7q1-grDFuWFA/viewform
Tu opinión es muy importante mientras seguimos desarrollando este programa. Si tienes alguna pregunta, inquietud o sugerencia, no dudes en comunicarte conmigo a mnauman@aacps.org. Estoy muy emocionado de trabajar contigo y tus hijos este año!
Cordialmente,
Melissa Nauman
Intervencionista de Comportamiento, BPES
🎉Save the Date! 🎉
Join us for our first family fundraising event of the year is on September 23, 2025!
🌽 Join your BPES friends at the MD Corn Maze for a day full of family fun, laughter, and community spirit — all while supporting a great cause!
Bring your friends, wear your boots, and get ready to get lost (on purpose)! 🌾👨👩👧👦
📅 Date: September 23, 2025
📍 Location: MD Corn Maze
💛 A portion of all ticket sales when BPES is mentioned will be given back to our school!
See the flyer below for ticket info and more details! A paper copy will be coming home next week.
🎉 ¡Reserva la fecha! 🎉
¡Únete a nuestro primer evento familiar de recaudación de fondos del año, el 23 de septiembre de 2025!
🌽 ¡Únete a tus amigos de BPES en el Laberinto de Maíz de MD para un día lleno de diversión familiar, risas y espíritu comunitario, todo mientras apoyas una buena causa!
¡Trae a tus amigos, ponte las botas y prepárate para perderte (¡a propósito!)! 🌾👨👩👧👦
📅 Fecha: 23 de septiembre de 2025
📍 Ubicación: Laberinto de Maíz de MD
💛 ¡Una parte de la venta de boletos cuando se mencione BPES se donará a nuestra escuela!
¡Consulta el folleto a continuación para obtener información sobre boletos y más detalles! Recibirás una copia impresa la próxima semana.
AACPS’ new Learning Management System, Canvas, gives parents and guardians access to view their student’s assignments, grades, and class announcements. If you haven’t yet created your AACPSConnect parent account to access the Canvas Parent mobile app, here’s a quick guide. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/n0or1sv3OLY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/LwN6vOHvhaY
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2416558.
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM
Por favor, únase a nosotros para el Día de Jardinería el 20 de septiembre de 10:00 a 12:00. Estaremos trabajando en embellecer los jardines de la escuela.
If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Application for the 2025–2026 school year.
✅ Even if you don’t think you qualify, submitting the form can help our school receive important funding and resources.
📅 Deadline: September 30, 2025, but please complete ASAP
📝 Apply Online: https://www.aacps.org/page/apply-for-free-or-reduced-price-meals
📞 Need help? Contact Laura Roussey 410-222-6590
Thank you for supporting our school community
Estimadas familias de BPES:
Si aún no lo han hecho, por favor, tómense unos minutos para completar la Solicitud de Almuerzos Gratuitos o a Precio Reducido para el año escolar 2025-2026.
✅ Aunque no consideren que cumplen los requisitos, enviar el formulario puede ayudar a nuestra escuela a recibir importantes fondos y recursos.
📅 Fecha límite: 30 de septiembre de 2025; pero por favor completelo lo antes posible
📝 Solicite en línea: https://www.aacps.org/page/apply-for-free-or-reduced-price-meals
📞 ¿Necesitan ayuda? Convacten a Marialma Gautier al 410-222-6590
¡Gracias por poyar a nuestra comunidad escolar!
You're invited to an information and registration night at Brooklyn Park Elementary School on 09/18 at 5:30pm.
Estás invitado a una noche de información y registro en la Escuela Primaria Brooklyn Park el 18 de septiembre a las 5:30 p.m.
Please join us for the Community Event hosted by
Delegate Mike Rogers use the QR code to RSVP
ARE YOU BEHIND ON YOUR BGE BILL?
HAVE A TURN-OFF NOTICE?
Power in the Park
Por favor unase a nosotros para un evento
communitario organizado por Delegato Mike Rogers
use el QR code para registrarse
¿ESTÁS ATRASADO EN EL PAGO DE TU FACTURA DE BGE?
¿TIENES UN AVISO DE CORTE?
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Athletics and other extracurricular activities are getting under way. Please take a minute to read the latest message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that sets expectations for attendees at these events. www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage. #BelongGrowSucced #AACPSFamily
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today presented a $230.2 million FY2027 capital budget recommendation to the Board of Education that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2393020.
