Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
5 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.
The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!
Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.
5 months ago, AACPS
10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.
5 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets at the next meeting of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.
For details, go to the News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.
5 months ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter and to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
6 months ago, AACPS
Yesterday at Hilltop we celebrated our annual Holiday Breakfast Winterfest, and the building was overflowing with holiday cheer! Families gathered to enjoy a delicious breakfast generously provided by our community partner, IHOP, along with festive crafts, games, book fair shopping, and photos with a very special guest. Smiles and laughter rang through the halls as our community came together to create wonderful memories. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event magical! ❄️🎄🕎
6 months ago, Shakiyla Shockley
6 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
CONFIRMING AACPS STATUS 12/5/25: All schools opening 2 hours late. Details at
www.aacps.org.
6 months ago, AACPS
CONFIRMING AACPS STATUS 12/5/25: All schools opening 2 hours late. Details at
www.aacps.org.
6 months ago, AACPS
5:15 a.m., 12/5/25: Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazardous road conditions in parts of the county, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late today. There will be no morning half-day ECSE classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South. A reassessment of conditions will take place this morning and any changes to this status will be announced by 7:30 a.m. today.
6 months ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today adopted a 2026-2027 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 24, 2026, and end on Friday, June 11, 2027.
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2579066.
6 months ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on adoption of the 2026-2027 school year calendar at its next meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on approval of a charter agreement with New Village Academy Public Charter School, which is set to open next fall, and elect officers for the coming year.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2571179.
6 months ago, AACPS
The annual Hilltop Holiday Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, Hilltop Elementary
Hilltop Stars SHINE in every space! From our Awards Assembly to Kindergarten’s Balloons Over Broadway parade to our 5th Grade Poetry Slam, our scholars continue to inspire and lead in their own unique ways. Wishing all our families a safe and joy-filled holiday break! ✨💫
6 months ago, Shakiyla Shockley
Strong. Confident. Unstoppable. Our Hilltop Girls on the Run team crossed the finish line with courage, heart, and STAR-power! 🌟 We are SO proud of our runners and coaches! #GirlPower #HilltopStarsSHINE 💛
6 months ago, Shakiyla Shockley
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and end on Friday, June 11, 2027.
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2561140.
6 months ago, AACPS
3 p.m., 11/13/25: I-97 southbound is closed at New Cut Road due to an accident. This will cause significant delays in bus transportation for some students being transported home from schools today. All buses will make all stops, but may be delayed in getting to those stops.
6 months ago, AACPS
Five exceptional principals have been named finalists for the 2025–2026 AACPS Principal of the Year Award, also known as the George Arlotto Leadership Award, recognizing their outstanding leadership and dedication to students, staff, and families.
🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor:
https://www.aacps.org/article/25447526 months ago, AACPS
7 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
