Skip to content
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.
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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.
about 1 year ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
Attention bus F families,

The bus has left MGA to run it's regular route.

Again we apologize for the inconvenience.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
Good Morning Bus F Families,

Bus F will drop off late today. The students will transport on bust 1580 after it does it's normal route. We will send a notification once it departs the school.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
Good Morning Monarch Families,

Girls on the Run is canceled today. It will resume on Thursday.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter

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.

about 1 year ago, AACPS
Class of 2026 artwork
Good Afternoon Monarch Families,

Today's track meet has been canceled. Our track athletes will dismiss as usual.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
Good Morning Monarch Families,

Please check your email accounts for this week's newsletter.

about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
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.
about 1 year ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

Good Morning Monarch

Just a friendly reminder to place your MGA Spirit Wear orders. Our order window closes on October 24th, delivery on November 10th.

about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
MGA Spirit Wear Flyer
MGA Spirit Wear Flyer (Spanish)

Good Afternoon Families,

Due to mechanical issues bus A is running approximately 15 minutes late.

Thank you

about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
Good Afternoon MGA Families,

Girls on the Run is canceled for today. Participants will dismiss their normal way.

We apologize for any inconvenience.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter

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

about 1 year ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Harvest for the Hungry
Good Morning Monarch Families,

Bus F is running approximately 20 minutes behind schedule today.

Sorry for the delays.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
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.
about 1 year ago, AACPS
Excellence in Education logo
Good Afternoon Monarch Families,

Bus J is now departing MGA.

Thanks for your patience.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
Good Afternoon Monarch Families,

Bus J will be delayed today. An update will be sent when it departs from MGA.
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter
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.

about 1 year ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
Good Afternoon Monarch Families,

We're sorry to announce that Girls on the Run and girls' basketball has been cancelled for today. Students will go home as normal.

Thank you for your understanding,
MGA Staff
about 1 year ago, Carla Hunter