So far buses A,K and F are reporting delays due to an accident on 295. Bus D (1578) is also running late due to coverage issues. For further clarification please call the bus hotline 877-498-4446.
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.
Have a wonderful evening!
Bus D will be late this afternoon. We will send a message when it leaves campus.
As we look ahead to the next school year, we’re excited to invite members of our school community to get involved. Our PTA is now accepting nominations for all board positions to serve 2-year terms (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028). Please see the attached handout for a quick overview with the full details and position descriptions listed below.
• President
• Vice President
• Recording Secretary
• Corresponding Secretary
• Treasurer
Nomination: To nominate yourself or an MGA adult, please submit a 200-word statement introducing yourself and why you should be in the role to PTANominationCommittee@mgapta.org. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
Eligibility: To be eligible, nominees must have a current MGA PTA membership (can be paid any time prior to election). To join or renew your membership, click the following: https://www.mgapta.org/membership
Elections will take place at the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 general body meeting.
Position Descriptions
President
The president shall: a. preside at every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting of this local PTA/PTSA; b. coordinate the work of the officers and committees of this local PTA/PTSA in order that the purposes may be promoted; c. be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee; d. review bank statements monthly, and sign and date; e. represent this PTA/PTSA at all council meetings or send an alternate; and, f. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Vice President
The vice president(s) shall: a. act as aide(s) to the president; b. in their designated order perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of that officer to serve; and, c. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Recording Secretary
The secretary(s) shall (if more than one, one must be the recording secretary, and provide separate job descriptions): a. record the minutes of every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting of this local PTA/PTSA; b. be prepared to read the records of the previous meeting; c. file all records; d. have a current copy of the bylaws; e. maintain a current membership list; and f. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Corresponding Secretary
The Corresponding Secretary shall: a. file all official letters and correspondence of the MGA PTA; b. maintain a current membership list; and c. perform such other duties as prescribed by these bylaws, assigned by this PTA, or board of directors; and d. assume the responsibilities of the Recording Secretary in the event of her/his absence or inability to serve.
Treasurer
The treasurer shall: a. have custody of all funds of this local PTA/PTSA; b. keep a full and accurate account of funds, receipts, and expenditures including reconciliation of the bank statement each month; c. make disbursements as authorized by the president or board of directors of this local PTA/PTSA in accordance with the budget adopted by this local PTA/PTSA; d. have checks or vouchers signed by two people, the treasurer and one other authorized officer; e. review, sign, and date bank statements monthly, obtaining review, signature, and date from the president and one member of the board of directors who is not a signatory on the account(s); f. present a written financial statement at every general, board of directors, and executive committee meeting, and at other times when requested by the board of directors; g. maintain such books of account and records as to conform to the requirements of these bylaws; h. prepare and file all necessary tax forms, submitting a copy to Free State PTA within thirty (30) days of filing; i. make a full report before the newly elected officers assume their duties; j. present an annual report of the financial condition of the organization to the membership; k. submit a proposed annual budget to the board of directors and general membership for approval; l. have the account(s) examined, at the close of the fiscal year and upon change of treasurer, by an auditor or a financial review committee of not less than three (3) persons who, satisfied that the treasurer’s report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of their report. An auditor or a financial review committee shall be selected by the board of directors at least thirty (30) days before the new officers assume their duties; m. report the findings of the annual financial review to the board of directors and submit a copy to Free State PTA within the timeframe specified by the Local Standards of Affiliation; and, n. perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by this local PTA/PTSA or by the board of directors.
Good Morning MGA Families,
Click the link to this week's MFM. As always it includes information for upcoming school and community events, useful links, answers to many of your questions and fun photos from the previous week. Give it look.
Take care,
MGA Staff
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.
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.
Bus J AND BUS E have left MGA to run their regular routes.
Bus J will be delayed this afternoon. We will send a message when it leaves campus.
Good Morning MGA Families,
Click the link to this week's MFM. As always it includes information for upcoming school and community events, useful links, answers to many of your questions and fun photos from the previous week. Give it look.
Take care,
MGA Staff
Good Morning MGA Families,
This is friendly reminder that spring picture day is tommorow. If your student is NOT taking pictures they need to come to school in uniform.
Online orders can be placed using this link:
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Dear MGA Parents and Families,
As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, we are asking families to notify us if their child will not be returning to MGA next year.
Who this applies to:
If your student will be withdrawing at the end of the current school year, please complete the withdrawal process by June 16th, 2026.
Withdrawal Process:
Complete the withdrawal form: (Transfer/Withdrawl Form)
Notify the school office at: [Nicole Bridges - bridgesni@monarchacademy.org]
Ensure all required records and any outstanding items are addressed
Providing this information in a timely manner helps us with class placement, staffing, and ensuring a smooth transition for all students.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at 301-886-8646 or the email above.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Our internet service has been restored. We now have fully functioning phone and internet lines.
Our telephone lines are back in service but our internet is still down.
Our phone and internet system is down. We will send an update when it's up and running again.
Good Morning MGA Families,
Click the link to this week's MFM. As always it includes information for upcoming school and community events, useful links, answers to many of your questions and fun photos from the previous week.
Have a safe and restful spring break!
Take care,
MGA Staff
If you would like to watch our student athletes, here are some things to know:
Brooklyn Park Middle School's address is 200 Hammonds Lane, Baltimore, MD 21225.
Spectators should park in the parking spots along the bus drop off lane (see the image below).
We will be playing on the main turf (football) field.
Boys play first, starting at 4:45, with girls playing at 6:00 pm.
All spectators will be seated in the bleachers.
The only available restrooms are port-a-potties, so prepare accordingly.
Thank you for supporting our MGA Student Athletes!
Thank you so much!
Go Monarchs!!
The bus is delayed this morning. The approximate arrival time to the first stop is 7:11. Feel free to call the bus hotline 877-498-4446 with further inquiries.