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.
Good morning, families,
We are aware of a car accident that occurred near Americana Circle causing significant traffic delays. Your child will not be marked late and will still be provided breakfast. Thank you and have a great day!
We are aware of a car accident that occurred near Americana Circle causing significant traffic delays. Your child will not be marked late and will still be provided breakfast. Thank you and have a great day!
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
- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
Time is running out to place your $5 Field Day T-Shirt order for your student!
Field Day shirts are only $5.00 for Youth Small to Adult Large. Adult XXL-XXXL are $7.00.
Links are below:
Youth Small, Medium, Large: Order HERE.
Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, and Adult XL: Order HERE
Adult XXL and XXXL: Order HERE.
Thank you for your order!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an important update about the high school schedule for PSAT and SAT testing day on April 15. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY
- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY
What a great start to MCAP testing! We had a pep rally to help students prepare for the upcoming state testing. Way to go Marley Mustangs. You are going to #doyourbestandcrushthistest! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the AACPS Board of Education's Military Service Award in honor of Candace C. W. Antwine.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
We were made aware of some issues with the Field Day order form. All issues have been fixed. Please order your child's or volunteer shirt as found in your email. ONLY $5!!!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell kicks off Spring Break, sharing his hopes for a relaxing week for all.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
Hi families! Please join us for the Title 1 input fair event tonight from 5:30-7 pm.
Field Day shirts are only $5.00 for Youth Small to Adult Large. Adult XXL-XXXL are $7.00.
Links are below:
Youth Small, Medium, Large: Order HERE.
Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, and Adult XL: Order HERE
Adult XXL and XXXL: Order HERE.
Thank you for your order!
The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:
Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication
JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)
Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell dives into calendar changes and what the latest attendance data shows.
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
Please find the Field Day Order links in your email. Shirts are only $5 this year!
Please check your email for Field Day Shirt orders. Shirts are only $5.00.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell spotlights the 2026 AACPS Dance Festival.
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
The Field Day volunteer form has opened! Check your email for information. **Note: You will need to complete the background check (FREE) found in the link in the Google form.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell talks about the 10 schools that earned AP Honor Roll designation and what this recognition means for our students. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
