The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to discuss personnel matters and consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter. The meeting will be conducted virtually. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2382200.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses improvements across the school district reflected in the latest MCAP results and other data. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/OuF15yjKnGQ
Spanish: https://youtu.be/S3cviJvtiMI
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts
Anne Arundel County Public Schools students demonstrated continued growth on statewide assessments in the 2024-2025 school year, increasing the proficiency rate in 10 of the 11 grade band assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science, data released by the Maryland Department of Education today shows.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2377620.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
MCAP logo
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
about 2 months ago, AACPS
School bus

Good afternoon, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy,

Monday, August 25, 2025, is the first day of school for students entering grades 6 and 9. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, all students will return to school. We look forward to seeing you all!

Sincerely,

Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy Staff

about 2 months ago, Mary Moss Academy

Hello Families,

We are excited to meet everyone at Back-to-School Night this evening. For those of you who would like to attend in person, the school will be open from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We will also have a virtual option that will start at 5:00 PM for families who are unable to make it to the school. Please access the following links if you are attending the event virtually:

https://meet.google.com/erw-mkde-fpe

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19kZIhC5yD5GENaq6Fd4p04uLJvJhF7ejJ8MOU-0cLQw/edit?usp=sharing

Administrators will be available in the first link, and teachers are located in the second link.

Respectfully,

Phillip Elliott

Principal

2 months ago, Phillip Elliott

On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the onset of the new school year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

https://youtu.be/sPC9Eof5-nM?si=wx2LfZEjdw6byZ0A

2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell

It’s a fresh school year, so take a fresh look at Anne Arundel County Public Schools' mobile app. It’s got everything you need to stay connected, right at your fingertips. www.aacps.org/appvideo

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

2 months ago, AACPS
Fresh App of AACPS video
Good afternoon!
I wanted to share the Anne Arundel County Food Bank Mobile Pantry schedule for the coming months. The pantry offers free food and essential items to all families, no ID is required, and everyone is welcome! Please bring a reusable shopping bag if possible.

Pantry Menu Includes:
Frozen Protein (Ground beef, ground turkey, chicken drumsticks, ground chicken)
Non-Perishable Food (Canned vegetables/fruits/meats, pasta, sauce, oatmeal, pancake mix, rice, beans)
Fresh Produce (Perishables (Liquid eggs (carton), ½ gallon milk, sliced cheese, butter)
Diapers & Wipes
Feminine/Personal Hygiene

Mobile Pantry Distribution Locations & Dates:
🏫 410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, September 9

🏫6243 Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD 20764
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Thursday, October 16
📅 Thursday, November 20
📅 Thursday, December 18

🏫 1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD 21144
🕒 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📅 Monday, September 15

🏫 3592 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Maryland City, MD 20724
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Thursday, September 25
📅 Thursday, October 30
📅 Thursday, November 6

🏫 4502 Belle Grove Road, Brooklyn, MD 21225
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Thursday, August 21
📅 Thursday, September 18

🏦 5401 Southern Maryland Blvd
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, August 26
📅 Tuesday, September 30

🏦Lyons Creek MHC – Jaguar Drive
🕝 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📅 Thursday, September 4

Flyers in English/Spanish for each location are included and I will continue to share as new dates are added. We encourage all families to take advantage of this valuable resource.

Renee Beasley
Community Schools Program Manager
2 months ago, Renee Beasley
Mt. Zion UMC
Belle Grove ES
Lula G. Scott Community Center
Busch Library
Severn Center
South County

Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aacps.org/stuffthebus

2 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the Bus promo

Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aapcs.org/stuffthebus.

2 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the bus promo

Good afternoon, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy Families,

Please find our August Newsletter linked below. Our newsletter contains important information on school events and operations. We look forward to seeing you all at Back to School Night this Thursday from 4:00-5:00PM.

August Newsletter

Sincerely,

Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy Administration

2 months ago, Mary Moss Academy

Back-to-School Night – August 21, 2025

Dear Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams Academy Families,

We are excited to welcome you to our Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with our staff, learn about your child’s educational program, and see how we can work together for a successful school year.

Event Details:

  • In-Person: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams Academy

  • Virtual: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (link will be shared in advance)

We look forward to seeing you and working together to make this year a great one for our students!

Warm regards,
Phillip Elliott
Principal
Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams Academy

2 months ago, Phillip Elliott

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell kicks off the 2025-26 season of Thursday Thoughts with information about the Stuff The Bus event to gather school supplies on August 21 at Old Mill Middle School South. Beginning this year, Spanish versions of these videos created with the use of AI are being posted. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/GfYDaeR2600
Spanish: https://youtu.be/P2qg0riXI8M

2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts

School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now online at www.aacps.org/buses. Adjustments to these schedules may be made in the coming weeks, so please check back often. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division at 410-923-7890.

2 months ago, AACPS
Bus schedules online

We're still making some final tweaks, so 2025-26 bus schedules will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

2 months ago, AACPS
Bus schedules coming Aug. 12.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the National Action Network will host a forum to discuss education and law enforcement issues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be joined by members of the county and city of Annapolis police departments as well as the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies will also be represented. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.aacps.org/812forum
2 months ago, AACPS
NAN/AACPS Forum flier

School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Monday, August 11. A link can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

2 months ago, AACPS
School bus schedules coming on Monday, August 11
View our August 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-august-2025

-Back to School Resources
-Phase 2 Redistricting
-Dates to Remember
-Family Engagement Tip of the Month
-Family Academy
...and more

3 months ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
The calendar shows that it’s almost August and thoughts are beginning to turn to the new school year. A complete list of Back to School events being hosted by schools along with other important information for the 2025-26 school year can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool.
3 months ago, AACPS
Back to school events artwork