Folger McKinsey Elementary

Celebrating National School Nurse Day! Thank you Nurse Jessica and Nurse Victoria. You do so much more than take temperatures and for that we are grateful. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

7 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School

Thanks to all of our Folger families and PTO for a great kickoff to Staff Appreciation Week. The flowers are beautiful and the arrangements are amazing. We are grateful for your generosity. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

9 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School

It's National Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our heroes, Ms. Carlie and Ms. Diane, for always preparing tasty and nutritional meals. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

12 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8

6 days ago, AACPS

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026

The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.

7 days ago, AACPS

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.

7 days ago, AACPS

7 days ago, AACPS

Celebrating Mr. Otte on National Principals Day. Thank you for all you do. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

12 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU

13 days ago, AACPS

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026

Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.

Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.

For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.

19 days ago, AACPS

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.

19 days ago, AACPS

As you know, yesterday was Administrative Professional's day! Let's keep the momentum going! Grateful for this amazing front office crew! Not sure what we would do without them!

20 days ago, Jason Otte

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc

20 days ago, AACPS

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 23, 2026

Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.

21 days ago, AACPS

With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.

The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.

For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.

26 days ago, AACPS

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

At the meeting, the Board will also:

• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.

For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.

26 days ago, AACPS

Fantastic collaborative planning session with first grade using concept maps! Thank you to our math lead, Ms. Mullin for facilitating and all classroom teachers for their participation throughout the day! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

27 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School

It's School Library Month..... Thank you to Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Person and Mrs. Smith for all they do to help our students and the work with staff, families and community partners! We are grateful to have professionals of their caliber on the Folger team! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

27 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the Meade Cluster Spring Event taking place this Saturday, April 18.

- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0

28 days ago, AACPS

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 16, 2026