In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE

Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

28 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

28 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts

AACPS 10/22/25: Traffic accidents in the western portion of the county this morning are causing some significant delays for buses. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops. Buses in the Arundel, Broadneck, Crofton, and Meade clusters may be particularly impacted.

29 days ago, AACPS
Traffic backups
The Board of Education today announced logistics for a public briefing and two public hearings related to Phase 2 of the school district’s comprehensive redistricting process. There are currently six plans under consideration, four of which the Board put forward at its September 17, 2025, meeting and two of which it added at its October 15, 2025, meeting.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting briefing, hearings
Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, November 4!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTB79242. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
picture
Bus 455 has arrived and is loading the students now
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
Bus 455 is running late and will be arriving in 20 minutes. Those students are safe in the building. If you would like to pick up your students, you are able to do so.
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
Utilizing flexibility provided in a new law, the Board of Education has altered the current school year calendar by removing six early dismissal days and creating in their place three full school days for students followed by three non-student days in which teachers can complete grading and other staff can engage in professional learning. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
School Calendar adjustment artwork
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing Phase 2 redistricting process. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
Acting on newly released unofficial enrollment counts for the current school year provided to it last night, the Board of Education has moved two additional redistricting proposals to public hearing. With last night’s action, the Board has now moved six proposals forward to public hearing.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
🎃 4th Annual Trunk or Treat
📅 October 24 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM

Bring the whole family for a night of fun! Trick-or-treat safely from decorated trunks, enjoy some fall activities and a food truck. School friendly costumes only!

Want to help out?
🍬 Candy Donations: Send in wrapped candy with your child anytime between now and October 24. Students can drop donations in their House Color Monster and earn points for their team!
🚗 Interested in decorating a trunk or table?
Sign up here: Trunk or Treat Sign-Up
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
pumpkin
Hello families!
Thank you everyone for visiting us on Tuesday for our Grandfriend's day! It was truly a pleasure to invite over 130 adults into our building so that they could see their special little friend learn! We really hope that you (or your family member) enjoyed themselves and will come back for our next activity! We are so glad you are apart of our community.

Here is a video of some of the pictures that were taken over the day. If you have any that you took that you would like to see added, please email them to Mrs. Nauman by Friday (mnauman@aacps.org) https://www.wevideo.com/view/3915122569

Also, please take the survey here about your time with us, so that we can give compliments or make improvements for the next time. https://forms.gle/y7SfTq8xQcCmYGsA6

Visitor's Guide for Grandfriend's Day!

Again, thank you so much for being a part of your child's learning world! We cannot wait to see you again!!
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman

Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced today.
For more details, go to www.aacps.org/graduations.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Class of 2026 artwork
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Friday
Family Academy Friday
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive new additional information regarding Phase 2 of the comprehensive redistricting process and consider revisions to the current school year calendar at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.

For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of AACPS’ participation in the Harvest for the Hungry program. Get details at www.aacps.org/harvest.
English video: https://youtu.be/m4fX1F2CLws
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/vbNTVHO63nM

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Harvest for the Hungry
Eighty-five school educators have been nominated for the 2025-26 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award. These outstanding teachers, representing schools across the district, were selected for their commitment to student achievement, their ability to build welcoming and inclusive classrooms, and their dedication to going above and beyond in service of children and families.

To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Excellence in Education logo
Tomorrow is the last day to pre-register. You will not be permitted to attend if you have not pre-registered.
Mañana es el último día para preinscribirse. No se le permitirá asistir si no se ha preinscrito.
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
grandparents
The Board of Education today announced a change in its schedule of public hearings regarding Phase 2 of its comprehensive redistricting process. The changes will allow the Board to receive new additional information from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that may be helpful in the Board’s decision-making process.

Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.

For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
Please consider bringing in donations for our Harvest for the Hungry food drive.
Por favor, considere traer donaciones para nuestra colecta de alimentos Cosecha para los Hambrientos.
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
Harvest for the Hungry
Harvest for the Hungry