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
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 23 at North County High School. The event begins at 11:00 AM. Backpacks will be available for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Food and additional resources will also be available. This event is sponsored by New Kingdom Faith.
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.aacps.org/stuffthebus
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.
📣 Thank You, Food Lion! 🦁💛
A huge thank you to Food Lion at 7069 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 for generously donating breakfast for our Hilltop teachers this morning! 🍩☕🥐
Your kindness and community spirit helped us start our day with full hearts and full bellies. We are so grateful for your support of our educators and for making a difference in our school community. 🌟🍎
#HilltopStrong #ThankYou #CommunityPartners #FoodLion #TeacherAppreciation
A huge thank you to Food Lion at 7069 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 for generously donating breakfast for our Hilltop teachers this morning! 🍩☕🥐
Your kindness and community spirit helped us start our day with full hearts and full bellies. We are so grateful for your support of our educators and for making a difference in our school community. 🌟🍎
#HilltopStrong #ThankYou #CommunityPartners #FoodLion #TeacherAppreciation
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
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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the National Action Network will host a forum to discuss education and law enforcement issues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be joined by members of the county and city of Annapolis police departments as well as the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies will also be represented. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.aacps.org/812forum
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
Arundel Christian Church Clothing Drive
Northern Anne Arundel County Communities Presents: North County National Night Out
View our August 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
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
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
Hilltop Families – Sneak-a-Peek is Thurs, Aug 21st from 3–5 PM! 🎒 Meet your teacher, drop off supplies, and grab a free backpack.
Click the links for the full August calendar & more info. 🌟
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18OTf1nYnMQeXL-s5S926ozfNpeXHC0pm/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PaTx2ytXT77wPxSh5aox51-lm7MmE7w/view
Click the links for the full August calendar & more info. 🌟
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18OTf1nYnMQeXL-s5S926ozfNpeXHC0pm/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PaTx2ytXT77wPxSh5aox51-lm7MmE7w/view
The calendar shows that it’s almost August and thoughts are beginning to turn to the new school year. A complete list of Back to School events being hosted by schools along with other important information for the 2025-26 school year can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool.
Continuing its long streak of excellence, Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Purchasing Office has earned a national award of excellence for the 14th consecutive year and 16th time overall. For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2298353. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Technology Service Desk, which supports more than 12,000 school district users and more than 150,000 devices and enterprise systems, has earned a national award for its commitment to excellence through certification. For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2296895.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
AACPS kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is still open. Don't wait - register your child online today!
Children enrolling in kindergarten must be 5 years old on or by September 1, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2129293
Children enrolling in kindergarten must be 5 years old on or by September 1, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2129293
