The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and end on Friday, June 11, 2027.

For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2561140.
5 days ago, AACPS
26-27 school caendar
The Family Academy presents its final College Financial Aid Night for all families! Join us to learn about the FAFSA and financial aid for college, including options for international students. 📅 Wednesday, December 3 ⏰ 6:00pm-7:30pm 📍 Old Mill High School 🔗Register at: https://forms.gle/jRnbHsbGavq1eim27
5 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
The Family Academy presents its final College Financial Aid Night for all families! Join us to learn about the FAFSA and financial aid for college, including options for international students.  Wednesday, December 3,  6:00pm-7:30pm , Old Mill High School,  Register at: https://forms.gle/jRnbHsbGavq1eim27
We are proud to earn our 5-Star School rating according to the Maryland Report Card for 2024-2025. We want to celebrate with Central students who worked so hard to earn it! During the week of November 17-21, everyone is invited to participate in our "5 Days of Stars" Spirit Week! Attached you will find our Spirit Week schedule.
11 days ago, Central Elementary
5-Star Spirit Week
3 p.m., 11/13/25: I-97 southbound is closed at New Cut Road due to an accident. This will cause significant delays in bus transportation for some students being transported home from schools today. All buses will make all stops, but may be delayed in getting to those stops.
12 days ago, AACPS
Important notice artwork
Five exceptional principals have been named finalists for the 2025–2026 AACPS Principal of the Year Award, also known as the George Arlotto Leadership Award, recognizing their outstanding leadership and dedication to students, staff, and families.

🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor: https://www.aacps.org/article/2544752
13 days ago, AACPS
Principal of the Year Honorees
Congratulations to Central Elementary School to earning 5 stars on the Maryland Report Card!
13 days ago, Central Elementary
5 Star rating cake

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

17 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
¡Es viernes de la Academia Familiar! Consulte el boletín de la Academia Familiar en https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. ¡Visite la Academia Familiar en cualquier momento en www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamilia #PertenecerCrecerTriunfar
The Board of Education today eliminated all but one of the six Phase 2 redistricting plans that had been under consideration and created a single amended plan to move forward to public hearings beginning next week.

For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2532059 .
19 days ago, AACPS
Redistricting Phase 2 update

The number of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to earn five stars on the Maryland Report Card rose 36 percent in the 2024-25 school year compared to the previous year, with an AACPS record 15 schools now holding the state’s highest rating, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education today.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page.

21 days ago, AACPS
Maryland Report Card page screenshot

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has changed the time of the closed session it will hold on Monday, November 3, 2025, and will now meet prior to its scheduled public hearing on the Phase 2 redistricting process.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page.

23 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will have further discussions about the six Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

At the meeting, the Board will also:
• consider approval of a new middle school course – Integrated Computational Thinking – and three new high school courses – Forensic Science 2, Advanced Placement Cybersecurity, and Advanced Placement Business Education With Personal Finance.
• conduct the first of three readings on revisions to the Policy IIC, Graduation Requirements and the accompanying regulation. The revisions would reduce the number of credits needed for graduation from 26 to 22.5, still higher than the state minimum, by requiring fewer elective credits.

More details can be found on the AACPS news release page.

25 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

26 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

26 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026
Join us for the 2025 Family Involvement Conference, Saturday, November 8, 9am - 1:30pm at Anne Arundel Community College for a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, resources, and more! Lunch provided with preregistration: Register today at www.aacps.org/familyconference!
26 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC

View our November 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2025
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more

27 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-10-24-25. 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 Fridays
Viernes de la Academia Familiar
Hello Central families! Even though today was the last day for our Spirit Week, it is not the end of the food drive! We will be collecting shelf stable food until October 31st. All donations benefit the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. Thank you for your continued support!
about 1 month ago, Central Elementary

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

about 1 month 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

about 1 month 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.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Traffic backups