Our Last Attendance Incentive of the year starts April 20th 2026! Remember, attendance matters - - Class starts at 8am, try to be in your seat and have your items already stored in your locker by 8am to not be marked tardy.
30 days ago, Brittany Eskew
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Lothian Field Day is COMING!!!!

We need your help! If you would like to volunteer at any of our stations for Field Day, please check the email on file for your student to complete the volunteer form. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Young.
about 21 hours ago, Brittany Eskew
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
6 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026
The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
7 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
7 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
7 days ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
13 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026
Our 5th Graders are officially "Water Ready" just in time for the hot summer months to come!
14 days ago, Brittany Eskew
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Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.

Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.

For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
18 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
19 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 School Year Calendar Artwork
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc

20 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 23, 2026

Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.

21 days ago, AACPS
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Have you ever wanted to Pie a Teacher?!?! The students at Lothian had that exact opportunity thanks to our amazing staff (Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Simmons, Ms. Marceron, Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Knowlton, Mrs. Crovo) volunteers!! Lots of smiles and laughs were had by all who attended and participated.

21 days ago, Brittany Eskew
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Half of our 2nd Grade Classes had a great experience at Jug Bay!
21 days ago, Brittany Eskew
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Our 4th Graders enjoyed the beautiful weather last week on a field trip in Down Town Annapolis ! Look at all those smiling faces.
21 days ago, Brittany Eskew
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With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.

The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.

For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
26 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

At the meeting, the Board will also:

• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.

For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.

26 days ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the Meade Cluster Spring Event taking place this Saturday, April 18.

- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
28 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 16, 2026
Fourth Grader Jamie Orellana won the Maryland Municipal League writing contest - "If I were Mayor I would..." - for our district! Recently, Jamie, his family, and Mrs. Knowlton (his 4th grade Reading and Writing teacher) visited the Maryland State House to receive his award and Governor's Citation! Lothian is so proud of you, Jamie!
29 days ago, Brittany Eskew
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Our Kindergarten classes experimented with The Science Guys at their in-house field trip! A day I'm sure they couldn't stop talking about!
30 days ago, Brittany Eskew
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