Mrs. Moreland engages students in powerful phonics instruction! #BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Using manipulatives for some fun math in Mrs. Wick's kindergarten! #BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Poetry and journal work in Mrs. Radi's 4th grade! #BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
AACPS 10/22/25: Traffic accidents in the western portion of the county this morning are causing some significant delays for buses. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops. Buses in the Arundel, Broadneck, Crofton, and Meade clusters may be particularly impacted.
3 months ago, AACPS
The Board of Education today announced logistics for a public briefing and two public hearings related to Phase 2 of the school district’s comprehensive redistricting process. There are currently six plans under consideration, four of which the Board put forward at its September 17, 2025, meeting and two of which it added at its October 15, 2025, meeting.
For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
3 months ago, AACPS
Utilizing flexibility provided in a new law, the Board of Education has altered the current school year calendar by removing six early dismissal days and creating in their place three full school days for students followed by three non-student days in which teachers can complete grading and other staff can engage in professional learning. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
3 months ago, AACPS
Acting on newly released unofficial enrollment counts for the current school year provided to it last night, the Board of Education has moved two additional redistricting proposals to public hearing. With last night’s action, the Board has now moved six proposals forward to public hearing.
For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
3 months ago, AACPS
Harvest for the Hungry Spirit Week. Thank you for your contributions and a big shout out to our volunteers for helping collect the donations from our classrooms. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountyschools
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Unity Day at Folger McKinsey Elementary #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountyschools
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced today.
For more details, go to www.aacps.org/graduations.
3 months ago, AACPS
3 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive new additional information regarding Phase 2 of the comprehensive redistricting process and consider revisions to the current school year calendar at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.
For more information on the meeting, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.
3 months ago, AACPS
Our Folger Owl Outlet is open for business, and it was a very popular place this morning! #Belonggrowsucceed @AACountyschools
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Congrats to Jennifer Lee, Folger's 2025 teacher of the year nomination!
3 months ago, Jason Otte
Eighty-five school educators have been nominated for the 2025-26 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award. These outstanding teachers, representing schools across the district, were selected for their commitment to student achievement, their ability to build welcoming and inclusive classrooms, and their dedication to going above and beyond in service of children and families.
To see the full list of nominees, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.
3 months ago, AACPS
Folger McKinsey is grateful this month for our principal, Mr. Otte. He keeps us grounded and shows care and support for our Folger staff, students, and community every day. #Belonggrowsucceed @AACountySchools
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
The Board of Education today announced a change in its schedule of public hearings regarding Phase 2 of its comprehensive redistricting process. The changes will allow the Board to receive new additional information from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that may be helpful in the Board’s decision-making process.
Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.
For more details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.
3 months ago, AACPS
Celebrating our great staff for keeping everyone "afloat" at the mid-point of the marking period with soda and ice cream floats! #BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School