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.

about 11 hours ago, AACPS
Sara Hamdaoui

Hello Park Community,

Happy Sunday evening! Please see below for important reminders of the week.

  • Monday-Thursday - All clubs will be occurring this week.

  • Wednesday - Wellness Wednesday @ 5:30PM, Health Topics (Adults) and Legos/Crafts (Children)

  • Friday - Tiger Cub Friday

  • Saturday, April 25th! - Join our family field trip by signing up using this the link below.

Family Field Trip - April 25th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQvGIwvqv4ptLWangbmtEYfYYcaIbMyiNnfvC-2oR7qQbszA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115139757333615263906

Warmly,

Becky Ahrons

Community School Program Manager

3 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.

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.
6 days ago, AACPS
2025-26 School Year calendar artwork

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.

6 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
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
8 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 16, 2026

Hello Park Community,

This is a friendly reminder that we have after-school clubs today (except Mentoring).
We will also be hosting Wellness Wednesday (Boxing) from 5:30–7:30 PM. Please make sure to register using the link provided for Wellness Wednesday.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform?usp=header

8 days ago, Amanda Polanco
Hello Park families in grades first through fourth!

We still have a few seats remaining in our Annapolis Maritime Summer Camp. Please click on the link for more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfiWTHOx5rlxojkVy2GGBd_XtcS0aTK0o_OyaqXfignD-YZg/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you!
Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager
9 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Hi Park Community,

Happy Monday evening! Please see below for weekly reminders:

Tuesday - Primary & Intermediate Soccer and Mentoring Club
Wednesday - All Scheduled Clubs, Wellness Wednesday - Boxing!
Thursday - Intermediate Art Club
Friday - Tiger Cubs at Brooklyn Park Library (10:15 AM)
Saturday - Food4Thought Resources (9AM - parking lots) , Brooklyn Community Event (11AM - behind school)

Thank you!
Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager

9 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
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
14 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 9, 2026
Hi Park Community!

Thanks for everyone that attended the Spring Fair. We loved seeing each of you.

Just a reminder that tonight is Wellness Wednesday beignning at 5:30PM. We will be dancing, have pizza, veggies and pantry items. There will be a BRIEF PreK registration information session from 5:30PM-5:45PM. We look forward to seeing everyone this evening.

Sign Up Here For Wellness Wednesday:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform?usp=dialog

Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager
15 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
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
21 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 2, 2026
Dear Park Elementary Families,

This is a reminder that today is a full day of school.

Students will be off starting tomorrow March 27 and will return on April 7.

We hope you enjoy the break and look forward to seeing everyone back soon!

– Park Elementary School
28 days ago, Amanda Polanco
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
28 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 26, 2026
Hi Park Community:

Please join us on April 7th for our Spring Family Fair!

Register to let us know you are coming: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu7vgOfz-RQDw_7ojElONKz1gl85fK2ehJiIimQap-O7NLnw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116109285391644042251.

Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager
29 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
Spring Family Fair
Spanish
Hi Park Community:

Please check your student's backpack for a packet of upcoming events. The first page has QR codes to register for activity.

Join us tomorrow for Wellness Wednesday! We will be dancing, have Hungry Harvest boxes and serving light snacks.

Please register using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform?usp=dialog.

Warmly,

Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager

30 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
Hello Park Community!

Park Elementary is closed today, have great weekend!

Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager
about 1 month ago, Rebecca Ahrons

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.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
AACPS Logo
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
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 19, 2026
Hello Park Community!

Midweek Reminders:
• Wednesday : Clubs today + Wellness Wednesday at 5:30 PM (family self-defense guest).
• Thursday: Clubs today.
• Friday: No Tiger Cub Friday – all school buildings and offices closed.

Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager
about 1 month ago, Rebecca Ahrons
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.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members