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
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
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.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.

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 .

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.

English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.

📅 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

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!!
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.



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.

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
To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.

Mañana es el último día para preinscribirse. No se le permitirá asistir si no se ha preinscrito.

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.

Por favor, considere traer donaciones para nuestra colecta de alimentos Cosecha para los Hambrientos.


