Anne Arundel County Public Schools has a free mobile app that makes staying informed easier than ever before. In the 2026-27 school year, routine announcements about school system events and operations will be disseminated primarily through the mobile app, the news section of the AACPS website, and through messaging to families (not through social media). Emergency notifications will continue to be featured in the alerts banner at the top off the AACPS website on social media pages. To ensure receipt of the latest updates and information, families should download the app and follow their student's school(s).Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play today!

Let's fill a school bus with school supplies!

For the last several years, the AACPS community has been very generous by stuffing a school bus with donations of school supplies for students. This year, we’re doing it again!

Thursday, August 20
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Old Mill Middle School South, 430 Old Mill Road, Millersville

Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, Board members, district leaders and Education Foundation members will be there, and OMMS will be hosting its annual block party at the same time. Bring your school supply donations and join us!

Bus routes and schedules for the 2026-2027 school year are now available online. For complete information, go to www.aacps.org/buses. Information may change prior to the start of the school year as routes are adjusted, so please check back periodically. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division.

Are you unsure about whether your student is eligible for bus transportation in the upcoming school year? Anne Arundel County Schools’ Transportation Eligibility Tool can give you the answers you need. Just to go www.aacps.org/transportationeligibility and enter your address. Specific bus schedules will be posted online no later than Wednesday, August 12.
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The heat of summer makes outdoor water activities enticing for children and adults alike. Following these simple tips from our partners at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources can increase enjoyment and prevent tragedy.

REMINDER: AACPS’ Summer Meals Program continues to operate mobile meal delivery to 19 community sites despite the extreme heat advisory. Those sites are:
• North County: Heritage Hills, Pumphrey Center, Willows Apartments.
• West County: Pioneer City, Meade Village, Spring Meadows, Still Meadows.
• Annapolis: Admiral Farragut, Annapolis Gardens, Bywater, Congregation Kneseth Israel, Hilltop Village, Woodside Gardens.
• South County (all sites designated as rural): Boones Mobile Estates, Lyons Creek Estates, Maryland Manor.
• Lothian (all sites designated as rural): Rio Vista, Patuxent Mobile, Wayson Woods.

Complete info: www.aacps.org/summermeals

Our 5th graders battled hard, played with heart, and defeated the staff in this year’s annual handball showdown! 🦅🏆 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

History was made on the handball court! Our 5th graders took down the staff team and earned bragging rights. What a way to finish their elementary school journey! 🎉🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

Earlier this month, we welcomed many of our newest Eagles to the Deale Elementary nest during Kindergarten Orientation! We loved meeting our future learners and can’t wait to watch them SOAR next year. #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

A special memory for our 5th graders! Last week, a small group traveled to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to release the terrapin they helped raise this year. What a great hands-on learning experience and way to support conservation!🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

Our SeaPerch students had a blast at the Naval Academy last Friday! They tested their underwater robots, applied their engineering skills, and experienced STEM learning in action. We are so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving! 🦅#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome

Congrats to Southern High Class of 2026! As former students across the Southern Cluster begin this new chapter, all of the Southern Cluster Principals are incredibly proud of their hard work & accomplishments! The future is bright—keep soaring! 🦅 #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

Bravo to our Chorus, Band, and Strings students for an outstanding Spring Concert! Our musicians had remarkable growth from Winter to Spring! Their dedication & hard work were on full display. What talented young musicians! 👏🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

Our 2nd and 4th graders had a blast at today's PBIS Carnival! Games and laughter to celebrate a marking period filled with positive choices, kindness, and SOARing behavior. What a great day to celebrate success together! 🎉 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

Smiles, laughter, and SOARing behavior were on full display today as our kindergarten and 5th grade students enjoyed the PBIS 4th marking period Carnival! Students celebrated their hard work & positive choices with games & fun! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

3rd graders hit all the right notes today during their end-of-unit celebration! Students showcased their learning about jazz while making meaningful cross-curricular connections through music, history, and creativity! 🎷🎵🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

Smiles, laughter, and memories filled the air as our 1st and 3rd graders celebrated their positive choices at today’s PBIS 4th Marking Period Carnival! Keep SOARing, Eagles! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8

Second grade took learning to new heights today! ✈️ A huge thank you to our guest speaker for sharing his experiences as an Army aviator and Southwest Airlines pilot. Students loved learning about aviation! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed