Our 38th annual Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids has begun! Our students find a sense of belonging as they bring in food and encourage donations to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, learning to give and help others in our community. Bring in food to your local school or donate online at aacps.org/harvest throughout the month of October!
about 12 hours ago, AACPS
The deadline to weigh in on a potential change in the current school year calendar under consideration by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is October 1, 2025. Complete information and a link to a short survey can be found at www.aacps.org/calendarchange.
about 13 hours ago, AACPS
about 19 hours ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of 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, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.
5 days ago, AACPS
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Garrison Commander Colonel Yolanda Gore discuss the benefits of the partnership between Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Fort George G. Meade. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 English: https://youtu.be/SpKc0HLQyZ0
🔗 Spanish: https://youtu.be/aHLkNXbOSwk
6 days ago, AACPS
Join us for the first session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Register at https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014. 📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Southern Middle School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
6 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools staff will conduct a public briefing on the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals the Board of Education has voted to move forward to public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2442697.
7 days ago, AACPS
12 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is seeking input from students, families, employees and community members as he considers whether to recommend to the Board of Education a change in this year’s school calendar that would eliminate six early-dismissal days and provide additional grading time for teachers and professional learning for other employees. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2434981.
12 days ago, AACPS
The Board of Education last night considered the Superintendent’s recommendation of two proposed redistricting plans for Phase 2 of the school system’s comprehensive redistricting process, then voted to move both of the Superintendent’s proposals forward to public hearing along with two additional proposals that include Board member amendments.
For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2432024.
13 days ago, AACPS
The Board of Education tonight unanimously approved a $230.2 million Fiscal Year capital budget request that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2429431.
13 days ago, AACPS
Three county schools have landed in the national spotlight with honors from Special Olympics North America for the ways in which they cultivate climates of kindness and acceptance by providing inclusive sports and programs for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Old Mill Middle School South, Arundel High School and Glen Burnie High School have been named Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner schools, adding to Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) stellar legacy dating back to 2010 with Special Olympics Maryland. Of the 19 schools in Maryland with the distinction, 12 are in AACPS. Old Mill Middle School South is the first middle school in Maryland to earn the award.
For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2428360.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily#OurStory #ExperienceInclusion #UnifiedMD
14 days ago, AACPS
Second grade teachers analyzing DIBELS data in Literacy Collaborative planning. #BelongGrowSucceed
14 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Mark your calendars for the You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. 📅 Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Registration information is coming soon! Dates: Each session is scheduled 5:30 pm -7:30 pm: 🔹 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Southern Middle School🔹 Monday, November 17, 2025 - Northeast High School🔹 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Annapolis Middle School🔹 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Severn Run High School
15 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Amazing first grade artists in Mrs. Conto's art class! All about me projects using shapes! #BelongGrowSucceed
15 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
AACPS’ new Learning Management System, Canvas, gives parents and guardians access to view their student’s assignments, grades, and class announcements. If you haven’t yet created your AACPSConnect parent account to access the Canvas Parent mobile app, here’s a quick guide. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/n0or1sv3OLY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/LwN6vOHvhaY
16 days ago, AACPS
Fantastic work by Mrs. Christesen as she engages students in Social Studies with an article in Canvas, as they work to answer questions about their assignment! #BelongGrowSucceed
16 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Mrs. Radi and Mrs. Cypher engaging students with personal narrative writing and also helping students navigate canvas! Awesome!! #Belong Grow Succeed
16 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will decide what redistricting plan or plans to move forward to public hearing and on initial approval of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
For more details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2416558.
19 days ago, AACPS
