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.

about 1 hour ago, AACPS
Traffic backups
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.
about 19 hours ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting briefing, hearings
Join AACPS at Anne Arundel Community College on Saturday Nov. 8th, 2025 from 9am - 1:30pm for the Family Involvement Conference.
Please register your attendance online.
about 22 hours ago, Brittany Eskew
Family Involvement Flyer - Eng
Family Involvement Flyer - Spn
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.
6 days ago, AACPS
School Calendar adjustment artwork
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing Phase 2 redistricting process. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
6 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
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.
6 days ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
Picture Day is October 21st 2025! Forms should be home soon, check your students bookbag!, Don't forget you can order online as well!
7 days ago, Brittany Eskew
Picture Day is Coming!

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.

9 days ago, AACPS
Class of 2026 artwork
Join us on Friday October 17th 2025 from 5:30pm - 9:00pm for a Trunk or Treat & Family Movie Night Event! Come dressed in your best Trunk or Treat outfits and choose from the delicious food trucks!
9 days ago, Brittany Eskew
Trunk or Treat - Eng
Trunk or Treat - Sp
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
12 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Friday
Family Academy Friday
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.
12 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of AACPS’ participation in the Harvest for the Hungry program. Get details at www.aacps.org/harvest.
English video: https://youtu.be/m4fX1F2CLws
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/vbNTVHO63nM

13 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Harvest for the Hungry
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.
14 days ago, AACPS
Excellence in Education logo
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.

15 days ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
The Board of Education today announced logistics for two public hearings – to be held on October 13 and 27, 2025 – at which members of the public can testify about the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2463907.
19 days ago, AACPS
Redistricting Process Phase 2
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027. Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.

CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
19 days ago, AACPS
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.  CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.

Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.
Visit
www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.

CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.

19 days ago, AACPS
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.  CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about the third year of AACPS’ Family Forum events, designed to help families stay engaged in the education of their students. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/AAZv5MaixAw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/uRftCshy2Ks
20 days ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell
Our 38th annual Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids has begun! Our students find a sense of belonging as they bring in food and encourage donations to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, learning to give and help others in our community. Bring in food to your local school or donate online at aacps.org/harvest throughout the month of October!
22 days ago, AACPS
Kids Helping Kids Harvest for the Hungry October 1-31, 2025. Photo with a blue crab holding cans of food.
Kids Helping Kids Harvest for the Hungry October 1-31, 2025. Photo with a blue crab holding cans of food.

The deadline to weigh in on a potential change in the current school year calendar under consideration by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is October 1, 2025. Complete information and a link to a short survey can be found at www.aacps.org/calendarchange.

22 days ago, AACPS
Calendar survey art