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
7 months ago, AACPS
Ms. Cawthorne's Kindergarteners made nests using natural materials found outdoors. During science, students talked about animals changing their habitats for survival. #TheFlockThatRocks #AchieveGrowCelebrateTOGETHER
7 months ago, Tamara Kelly-Molock
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
Hands-on learning! Ms. Dunford's 5th graders create ecosystem food webs in Science. Collaboration and engagement = Lots of Learning! #TheFlockThatRocks #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER
7 months ago, Tamara Kelly-Molock
Our Raise Craze is in full effect! Ms. Sharpe's K stduents made posters to thank our bus drivers for all they do! Kindness counts! #TheFlockThatRocks #BelongGrowSucceed
7 months ago, Tamara Kelly-Molock
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
Our Soaring Seagull came together for our Raise Craze Community Service Night. We're raising money and helping others. #BelongGrowSucceed
7 months ago, Tamara Kelly-Molock
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
7 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
Mr. Valerio's advanced flutes class hit perfect notes in class. Wonderful music, wonderful students!
7 months ago, Tamara Kelly-Molock
Mrs. Garrott's 1st graders released the monarch butterflies today. How excting to study the Monarch butterfly's life cycle! #TheFlockThatRocks #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER
7 months ago, Tamara Kelly-Molock
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
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.
7 months ago, AACPS
Students in Mrs. Becker's 4th grade class worked in teams to complete tasks during CKLA block. Our Seagulls are hard at work!
7 months ago, Tamara Kelly-Molock
The Board of Education today announced logistics for two public hearings – to be held on October 13 and 27, 2025 – at which members of the public can testify about the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2463907.
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