


¡Donación de ropa gratis para el regreso a clases! 30 de agosto de 10AM a 1PM.

On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the onset of the new school year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

It’s a fresh school year, so take a fresh look at Anne Arundel County Public Schools' mobile app. It’s got everything you need to stay connected, right at your fingertips. www.aacps.org/appvideo
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily



Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aapcs.org/stuffthebus.


Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell kicks off the 2025-26 season of Thursday Thoughts with information about the Stuff The Bus event to gather school supplies on August 21 at Old Mill Middle School South. Beginning this year, Spanish versions of these videos created with the use of AI are being posted. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/GfYDaeR2600
Spanish: https://youtu.be/P2qg0riXI8M


We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Back to School Celebrations on Thursday, August 21st.



School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now online at www.aacps.org/buses. Adjustments to these schedules may be made in the coming weeks, so please check back often. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division at 410-923-7890.


We're still making some final tweaks, so 2025-26 bus schedules will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 12.




School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Monday, August 11. A link can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily


https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-august-2025
-Back to School Resources
-Phase 2 Redistricting
-Dates to Remember
-Family Engagement Tip of the Month
-Family Academy
...and more




We are excited to welcome you back for the 2025–2026 school year! Please save the date for our upcoming Back to School Orientation and Celebration on Thursday, August 21st.
🟡 Pre-K & Kindergarten Orientation – 12:00 -1:00PM
🟢 Grades 1–5 Back to School Celebration – 2:30–4:00 PM
These events are a wonderful opportunity for families to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and kick off the school year with fun and community spirit.
Please see the attached flyers for more details. We can't wait to see all of our Rams soon!
With Ram Pride,
Ms. Crawford, Principal





2025-26 School Supplies Checklist! If you need support for any of these items contact Mr. Elsis at (410)222-6454 or selsis@aacps.org


Check out this short video from our Summer Media Days:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WmJ13rx9NtVEf0s1YND7JZ_0FnBCJ6cw/view?usp=sharing
Our students stayed engaged in reading and hands-on learning to keep growing all summer long!



