The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.

For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.

4 months ago, AACPS
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Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.

For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
4 months ago, AACPS
FY2027 Budget recommendation

Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

4 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join AACPS Birth to Five Services for a virtual Lunch & Learn on managing behavior at home on January 14 at 12 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Únase a los Servicios de Nacimiento a los cinco años de AACPS para un almuerzo y aprendizaje virtual sobre cómo manejar el comportamiento en casa (de 0 a 5 años) el 14 de enero a las 12 pm. Inscríbase en: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Fundraiser items came early! Families who ordered are welcome to come at 3 pm!
4 months ago, SHAWN MCCOY
Check out our #aacpsawesome student artwork! Thank you to our art teachers for inspiring these young minds to #belonggrowsucceed!
4 months ago, SHAWN MCCOY
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Today was whacky who hair day for spirit week! What fun! Our little whos did it up! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
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Tuesday- 12/16 Whoville Hair & Flair *Wear wacky Whoville hair, silly accessories, or bright holiday colors.
4 months ago, SHAWN MCCOY
Congratulations to our band, strings, and chorus on an awesome holiday concert! #belonggrowsucceed #aacpsawesome
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Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.

The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!

Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.

4 months ago, AACPS
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10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.
4 months ago, AACPS
Important notice for school operations
Please check your email for important information regarding upcoming events.
4 months ago, SHAWN MCCOY
Events
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets at the next meeting of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.
4 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
Order your favorite Marley ES spirit gear today!
4 months ago, SHAWN MCCOY
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Celebrating three AWESOME educators! Congratulations to three of our teachers on earning National Board Certification (NBCT!). This is an arduous process that requires years of dedication to achieve. Way to go, ladies! #aacpsnbct #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

4 months ago, SHAWN MCCOY
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter and to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.

The meeting will be conducted virtually.

The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.

The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
5 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

5 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
¡Es viernes de la Academia Familiar! Consulte el boletín de la Academia Familiar en https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. ¡Visite la Academia Familiar en cualquier momento en www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamilia #PertenecerCrecerTriunfar
CONFIRMING AACPS STATUS 12/5/25: All schools opening 2 hours late. Details at www.aacps.org.
5 months ago, AACPS
Confirming 2 hour delayed opening
CONFIRMING AACPS STATUS 12/5/25: All schools opening 2 hours late. Details at www.aacps.org.
5 months ago, AACPS
Confirming 2 hour delayed opening
5:15 a.m., 12/5/25: Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazardous road conditions in parts of the county, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late today. There will be no morning half-day ECSE classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South. A reassessment of conditions will take place this morning and any changes to this status will be announced by 7:30 a.m. today.
5 months ago, AACPS
Schools opening 2 hours late on Dec. 5.
Do you have a child aged birth to 5 who is not in school yet?


Join us for our mini mustang event on Wednesday, December 17th, from 8:15-9:15 am. Bring your child with you!



Register by clicking the QR code in the attached fliers or this link: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fu%2F0%2Fd%2F1TXXvmv7A3v_SRJuCnCBNnddm_0Mfey8xbPypZRLWicA%2Fviewform%3Fedit_requested%3Dtrue&data=05%7C02%7Csemccoy%40AACPS.org%7C4c631bbbc34049c3834308de334a87a3%7Cb7d27e93356b4ad88a7089c35df207c0%7C0%7C0%7C639004592376025788%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pdrEeLcS6VetC2dJxYahfsQIHztGXyo9VrhpKA8u51I%3D&reserved=0


Spanish interpreters will be available!





The Anne Arundel County Library will join us to provide storytime, play, and songs!



Resources will be shared



Families will receive their own bedtime in a box with blanket, stuffed animal, checklists, books, and more!


We look forward to seeing you!



Questions? Please reach out to the Community Schools Manager, Byra Cole at btcole@aacps.org.
5 months ago, SHAWN MCCOY