On the evening of Friday, February 20, 2026 our school's main phone number will be changed from (410) 222-6560 to (667) 492-3200.
Our FAX number will be (667) 492-3201, and the direct line to the Health Room will be (667) 492-3202.
We've been advised there shouldn't be any service interruptions while the change is being applied. After the number is changed, a referral message will be placed on the school's former main line to notify callers of the new number. This recording will remain active for 45 days. During this period, all calls to the old number will automatically be forwarded to the new phone number,

1 day ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Amazing data discussions using an interactive lab in Mrs. Oltman and Mrs. Lepovsky's grade 5 Science lesson! Terrific student engagement operating at the highest level!!! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools is monitoring the weather forecast for potential inclement weather Sunday into Monday. As a reminder, our school district has used all three of the inclement weather days built into the calendar. Should another inclement weather day be needed on Monday or any other future day, it is our intention to switch to virtual learning instructional schedules. This would avoid adding a day to the end of the school year.

Students are being reminded today to take their assigned devices home with them and keep them charged through the weekend.

Virtual learning schedules, which have been updated since the last storm, can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules.

about 15 hours ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on his experience at the Cool Schools Plunge!

- English: https://youtu.be/l3xLkufytPU
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/6YNMfGBupRg
2 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - February 19, 2026

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County tonight unanimously voted to reappoint Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell to a second four-year term leading the fourth largest school district in Maryland.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716521.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

2 days ago, AACPS
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Three 11th-grade students have been named finalists for the 2026–27 Student Member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) announced on its Instagram page (@CRASC_Online) today.

To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2026 Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine, an initiative designed to provide assistance to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students who enlist in the military after graduation.

The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.

Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
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Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Gianvittorio engaging their students with awesome activities as they study Shakespeare! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Mrs. Cypher engages her grade 4 students using visuals and timelines to learn about the Revolutionary War! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

4 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will discuss and is scheduled to vote on adoption of its Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget requests at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on the reappointment of Dr. Bedell to a second four-year term as Superintendent.

For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
8 days ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell addresses firearm safety. #BelongGrowSucceed

English: https://youtu.be/dclsqM69-mc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/IQZPBiVtS8E
9 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- February 12, 2026
Mrs. Biber using "number paths" to teach our kindergarten mathematicians! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
11 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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The AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services and Partners for Success presents a webinar on Seasons of Change: Preparing for changes in educational levels from birth - age 21. Come learn about transitions within your child's educational levels, from early intervention through elementary, middle, high, and beyond. Join experts from each level as they share information and insights into the educational journey. 📅Thursday, February 19, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/fTfB6oQfpHRvrDWx6

15 days ago, AACPS
Partners for Success Presents Seasons of Change - Preparing for changes in Education Levels from Birth -Age 21 Virtual event February 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has approved a negotiated agreement for the current fiscal year with the Association of Educational Leaders (AEL) that provides cost-of-living increases and salary scale adjustments for members of the bargaining unit. For details, go to the AACPS News release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2685024.

16 days ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell focuses on graduation requirements. #BelongGrowSucceed

English: https://youtu.be/ZHWRMguOkTA
Spanish: https://youtu.be/AEZp35eLsq8
16 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- February 5, 2026

Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7

17 days ago, AACPS
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10,  2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
Únase a nosotros para la tercera sesión de ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso, martes, 10 de febrero, 5:30pm - 7:30pm en Annapolis MS. ¡Actividades para adultos y estudiantes de todas las edades + estrategias para afrontar el acoso!  Inscríbanse en https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7

Five high school students from across Anne Arundel County have advanced as semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) selection process. To learn more about the semifinalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2679174. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

17 days ago, AACPS
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3:00 p.m., 2/3/26: Barring any additional inclement weather overnight that would impact school operations, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and will operate on normal schedules for students and staff on Wednesday, February 4.

There will still be areas of the county where adverse road and sidewalk conditions exist tomorrow morning, so families and employees are urged to continue to exercise caution and patience, including as it relates to decisions about student drivers. Families of students who normally walk to school should once again closely examine walking routes and, if prudent and possible, consider transporting their students to and from school.

Thank you.

18 days ago, AACPS
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Mrs. Tucker working to grow our first grade writers! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
18 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Shout out to our awesome guidance counselor, Mr. Kahn for supporting our students, helping them grow and succeed. #BelongGrowSucceed #National School Counseling Week @AACounty Schools
18 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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