The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is looking for candidates for its 11th annual International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA), which begins February 17, 2026.
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
5 days ago, AACPS
Beginning with freshmen in the 2026-27 school year, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students will be required to earn one-half credit in financial literacy in order to graduate, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell has announced.
For details, go to the News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
6 days ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will host elected officials representing the county and the City of Annapolis at its annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For details go to the News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
6 days ago, AACPS
The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
6 days ago, AACPS
Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
7 days ago, AACPS
Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
7 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
7 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
7 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
7 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Our winter concert last week was magical! ❄️🎶 Huge kudos to our talented band and strings students, led by Mr. Bunger and Ms. Woodside, for filling the room with music and holiday cheer! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 days ago, Deale Elementary School
Our Holiday Shop was a huge success! 🎁✨ Smiling students, thoughtful gifts, and lots of holiday cheer—thank you to everyone who made it possible! 🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 days ago, Deale Elementary School
Smiles all around! ☕🍩 Students enjoyed hot chocolate & donuts as PBIS raffle winners for positive referrals—showing respect and making great choices. So proud of them! 🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 days ago, Deale Elementary School
TAAC Tuesday yesterday— teachers all decked out in their shirts! 💙🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 days ago, Deale Elementary School
Ms. Woodside made The Nutcracker come alive! 🎶🩰 Students explored costumes, music, and even enjoyed a performance—plus a fun morning surprise spotting Ms. Woodside as the Nutcracker escorting students at arrival! 🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 days ago, Deale Elementary School
5th graders brought the creativity today! 🎨✨ Bubble-letter name art + pops of color and texture = masterpieces in the making. So proud of their imagination and effort! 🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 days ago, Deale Elementary School
Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.
The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!
Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.
10 days ago, AACPS
10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.
10 days ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets at the next meeting of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.
For details, go to the News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.
12 days ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter and to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
16 days ago, AACPS
Ernie the Eagle swooped in for a special PBIS announcement! 🦅✨
Nothing gets our students more excited than a surprise visit from their favorite mascot. WAY to SOAR, Deale #BelongGrowSucceed #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome
18 days ago, Deale Elementary School
