Last chance YEARBOOK SALES! The link has been reopened for your chance to order a 2025-2026 yearbook. This link will close SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH! Do not miss out on this last chance to get yours today!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an important update about the high school schedule for PSAT and SAT testing day on April 15. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY
- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the AACPS Board of Education's Military Service Award in honor of Candace C. W. Antwine.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell kicks off Spring Break, sharing his hopes for a relaxing week for all.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
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.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell dives into calendar changes and what the latest attendance data shows.
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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.
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.
It's time to get excited for the 4th Annual CES Spring Swish on April 10th! For the second year in a row, our teachers will face off against the 5th graders in a fun and competitive basketball showdown. Who will take home the bragging rights this year? Come out to cheer on your favorite team and enjoy the excitement of this special CES tradition!
Also, the Spring Swish Store is now open! Be sure to preorder your items ahead of time so you don't miss out on your favorite gear!
Please see attached flyer and pictures for details.
Also, the Spring Swish Store is now open! Be sure to preorder your items ahead of time so you don't miss out on your favorite gear!
Please see attached flyer and pictures for details.
A huge shout out to ATTICUS AND WOLF SALON located in the South River Colony Center! Their kindness in helping our students on Tuesday was truly appreciated. Bringing water out to them on such a hot day meant so much and was exactly what they needed. Thank you for your generosity and support of our CES students!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell spotlights the 2026 AACPS Dance Festival.
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
Please join CES' Science/Book Fair Night March18th. Our students have worked hard on their Science Fair Projects and would love to share them with the rest of the CES community! Please join us from 6-7:30 pm to view the Science Projects and shop at the book fair!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell talks about the 10 schools that earned AP Honor Roll designation and what this recognition means for our students. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
Central Elementary School JOEYSTRONG Movie Night is Friday, March 13th. Let's all honor Joey and show our support as he continues his fight! Please join CES for a family-friendly evening with Joey and his family as we watch Zootopia 2 together. See flyer for details.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
Seven outstanding educators from all levels of the school district were named today as finalists for the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award. To find out who the finalists are, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733005.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares highlights from the State of the Schools event, hosted by the Education Foundation of AACPS. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/IG7J-0MtI2w
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/d_rCnqtza1A
- English: https://youtu.be/IG7J-0MtI2w
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/d_rCnqtza1A
2026 Regional Science & Engineering Open House at Arundel High School. See flyer for details.
Parent Survey coming Soon:
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.
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.
