Join AACPS ECE for a Pre-K Information Session to learn everything you need to know about the application process, requirements, and how to set your child up for success!
📅 Multiple dates & locations available
🗣️ Interpreter support available
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and feel confident about next steps.
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The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:
Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication
JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)
Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.
As a graduate of AACPS and a resident of the Crofton community, I have the distinct pleasure of announcing a wonderful addition coming to our area. In August of 2026, Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open its newest Early Childhood Center, The Carver Early Education Center (formerly the Carver Professional Development Center for AACPS) will offer 120 seats for four-year-old prekindergarten students.
I have been with Anne Arundel County Public Schools since 2001. During that time, I have served as a special education teacher, an Early Childhood Intervention teacher specialist, Program Manager for the AACPS Infants and Toddlers Program, and most recently, an Assistant Principal at Marley Glen School. I have an extensive background in early childhood education, specialized instruction, behavior, and leadership. As Principal of Carver EEC, I now have the opportunity to utilize all my experiences and skills to serve the Crofton community.
In partnership with MSDE, the AACPS Office of Early Childhood, the Office of Specialized Instruction, Birth to Five Services, and the Crofton community, we are designing a space where our students will fall in love with learning, our families will find support and guidance, and our staff will flourish in their profession. The Carver Early Education Center will be a place where all students and faculty will Belong, Grow, & Succeed.
Stay tuned as we continue to update you on our progress, initiatives, and ways you can support this exciting addition to our community.
Yours in Service,
Cheryl Hamlin
Principal, Carver Early Education Center
chamlin@aacps.org
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
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The 2026 MSDE Special Education Parent Survey will be available on or about Monday, March 2, 2026, for parents and guardians of AACPS students with lEPs.
Please watch for mailed surveys and emails from MSDE or AACPS.
Visit the AACPS website for more information when the survey opens.
4:55 p.m., 2/23/26: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and operate on normal schedules on Tuesday, February 24. Families, students, and employees should prepare for cold temperatures tomorrow morning and allow additional time to safely travel to and from schools, offices, and bus stops.
Any change in the status of school district operations for February 24 will be announced on Tuesday morning through normal channels.
7:45 p.m., 2/22/26: Due to expected worsening adverse weather and travel conditions overnight, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Monday, February 23. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Please note that both the start times and length of the virtual learning day have changed to align them with the length of the in-person school day. Schools will begin instruction at 8:30 or 8:45 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.
With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees should work remotely on February 23. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
Any additional changes to the status of school district operations for Monday, February 23, will be announced Monday morning.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is monitoring the weather forecast for potential inclement weather Sunday into Monday. As a reminder, our school district has used all three of the inclement weather days built into the calendar. Should another inclement weather day be needed on Monday or any other future day, it is our intention to switch to virtual learning instructional schedules. This would avoid adding a day to the end of the school year.
Students are being reminded today to take their assigned devices home with them and keep them charged through the weekend.
Virtual learning schedules, which have been updated since the last storm, can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County tonight unanimously voted to reappoint Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell to a second four-year term leading the fourth largest school district in Maryland.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716521.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.
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The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.
Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
The AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services and Partners for Success presents a webinar on Seasons of Change: Preparing for changes in educational levels from birth - age 21. Come learn about transitions within your child's educational levels, from early intervention through elementary, middle, high, and beyond. Join experts from each level as they share information and insights into the educational journey. 📅Thursday, February 19, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/fTfB6oQfpHRvrDWx6
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has approved a negotiated agreement for the current fiscal year with the Association of Educational Leaders (AEL) that provides cost-of-living increases and salary scale adjustments for members of the bargaining unit. For details, go to the AACPS News release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2685024.
Five high school students from across Anne Arundel County have advanced as semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) selection process. To learn more about the semifinalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2679174. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3:00 p.m., 2/3/26: Barring any additional inclement weather overnight that would impact school operations, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and will operate on normal schedules for students and staff on Wednesday, February 4.
There will still be areas of the county where adverse road and sidewalk conditions exist tomorrow morning, so families and employees are urged to continue to exercise caution and patience, including as it relates to decisions about student drivers. Families of students who normally walk to school should once again closely examine walking routes and, if prudent and possible, consider transporting their students to and from school.
Thank you.
