Happy FIRST Day back Teachers & Staff!!!
Our amazing PTA and supporting families provided breakfast for everyone!!

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has a free mobile app that makes staying informed easier than ever before. In the 2026-27 school year, routine announcements about school system events and operations will be disseminated primarily through the mobile app, the news section of the AACPS website, and through messaging to families (not through social media). Emergency notifications will continue to be featured in the alerts banner at the top off the AACPS website on social media pages. To ensure receipt of the latest updates and information, families should download the app and follow their student's school(s).Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play today!

Let's fill a school bus with school supplies!

For the last several years, the AACPS community has been very generous by stuffing a school bus with donations of school supplies for students. This year, we’re doing it again!

Thursday, August 20
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Old Mill Middle School South, 430 Old Mill Road, Millersville

Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, Board members, district leaders and Education Foundation members will be there, and OMMS will be hosting its annual block party at the same time. Bring your school supply donations and join us!

Bus routes and schedules for the 2026-2027 school year are now available online. For complete information, go to www.aacps.org/buses. Information may change prior to the start of the school year as routes are adjusted, so please check back periodically. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division.

Are you unsure about whether your student is eligible for bus transportation in the upcoming school year? Anne Arundel County Schools’ Transportation Eligibility Tool can give you the answers you need. Just to go www.aacps.org/transportationeligibility and enter your address. Specific bus schedules will be posted online no later than Wednesday, August 12.
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Mark your calendars!! Lothian Elementary's Back to School Sneak-a-Peek is Thursday August 20th!
Meet your students teacher, get amazing community resources and receive information to help your family and student through the school year!

Pre K & Kindergarten Orientation 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Session #1: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Session #2: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Families choose whichever session works best for your family!

Have you been wondering what's been going on at Lothian this summer? Mrs. Walzer has been busy helping our community members all over South County and organizing PlayGroup for children ages birth -5!!!
Come Join the Fun!

The heat of summer makes outdoor water activities enticing for children and adults alike. Following these simple tips from our partners at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources can increase enjoyment and prevent tragedy.

Please see the attached notification of the Herbicide Application at AACPS schools the weeks of July 13th - Friday July 24th.

REMINDER: AACPS’ Summer Meals Program continues to operate mobile meal delivery to 19 community sites despite the extreme heat advisory. Those sites are:
• North County: Heritage Hills, Pumphrey Center, Willows Apartments.
• West County: Pioneer City, Meade Village, Spring Meadows, Still Meadows.
• Annapolis: Admiral Farragut, Annapolis Gardens, Bywater, Congregation Kneseth Israel, Hilltop Village, Woodside Gardens.
• South County (all sites designated as rural): Boones Mobile Estates, Lyons Creek Estates, Maryland Manor.
• Lothian (all sites designated as rural): Rio Vista, Patuxent Mobile, Wayson Woods.

Complete info: www.aacps.org/summermeals

Last Call -

If your student is missing items, we might have it!!
Jackets, Hoodies, Sweaters, Socks, Gloves, Hats, and Water Bottles.

Last chance to pick items up is Monday July 6th by 2:00pm!!

Anything left after that date and time will be donated.

Our 5th Graders and the Anne Arundel County Police Department and Anne Arundel County Fire Department Co.9 got to play each other in a friendly game of kickball.

A HUGE thank you to our 5th grade staff and Community School Manager Kerrie Walzer for organizing and to our Anne Arundel County Service Men & Women for participating!!

Our Pre K Students are Shinning Bright and ready for Kindergarten!!

Our Year Long Attendance Incentive Ended with a S P L A S H !!

So thankful to our neighbors, AACO Fire Department to assist and make this extra special with our older students.

Some would say, it's the best day of the year - F I E L D D A Y !!!!!!

Thank you Mr. Young for always coordinating the best field day for our students.

We're not sure who loved Inflatable Race Day more, the staff who race or the students who cheer them on!
Spoiler Alert - Leo the Lion WON!!!

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8