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
Hello Park Community,
Join us today March 4th, for Wellness Wednesday at 5:30 PM! Enjoy an evening of healthy, kid-friendly cooking recipes and a fun art activity hosted by the Chesapeake Arts Center. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.
Please be sure to register for the evening using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us today March 4th, for Wellness Wednesday at 5:30 PM! Enjoy an evening of healthy, kid-friendly cooking recipes and a fun art activity hosted by the Chesapeake Arts Center. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.
Please be sure to register for the evening using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
Seven outstanding educators from all levels of the school district were named today as finalists for the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award. To find out who the finalists are, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733005.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Hello Park Community,
Just a friendly reminder that Tiger Cubs is canceled tomorrow. Friday 2/27.
Thank you!
Just a friendly reminder that Tiger Cubs is canceled tomorrow. Friday 2/27.
Thank you!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares highlights from the State of the Schools event, hosted by the Education Foundation of AACPS. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/IG7J-0MtI2w
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/d_rCnqtza1A
- English: https://youtu.be/IG7J-0MtI2w
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/d_rCnqtza1A
Parent Survey coming Soon:
The 2026 MSDE Special Education Parent Survey will be available on or about Monday, March 2, 2026, for parents and guardians of AACPS students with lEPs.
Please watch for mailed surveys and emails from MSDE or AACPS.
Visit the AACPS website for more information when the survey opens.
The 2026 MSDE Special Education Parent Survey will be available on or about Monday, March 2, 2026, for parents and guardians of AACPS students with lEPs.
Please watch for mailed surveys and emails from MSDE or AACPS.
Visit the AACPS website for more information when the survey opens.
Hello Park Community,
Please see below for important event reminders this week!
Today is Wellness Wednesday Family Ballroom Dance at 5:30PM. Doors will open at 5:20PM. Vegetable boxes and light snacks will be availabe and raffles will continue.
Please register using this link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ugF1cuCv-uBJKpARI6b2GRyPMrW-NUciMG9_rQA60ZQ/edit
Wednesday Clubs begin today, 2/25. Club dismissal is 3:50PM. Cooking Club is cancelded. Please reach out to your child's club lead if you have questions.
Tiger Cubs is canceled this Friday, 2/27.
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Communty School Program Manager
Hello Park Community,
Please see below for important event reminders this week!
Today is Together We Rise Mentoring from 2:30PM-4PM
Tomorrow (2/25) is Wellness Wednesday Family Ballroom Dance at 5:30PM. Doors will open at 5:20PM. Vegetable boxes and light snacks will be availabe and raffles will continue.
Please register using this link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ugF1cuCv-uBJKpARI6b2GRyPMrW-NUciMG9_rQA60ZQ/edit
Wednesday Clubs begin tomorrow, 2/25. Club dismissal is 3:50PM. Cooking Club is cancelded. Please reach out to your child's club lead if you have questions.
Tiger Cubs is canceled this Friday, 2/27.
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Communty School Program Manager
4:55 p.m., 2/23/26: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and operate on normal schedules on Tuesday, February 24. Families, students, and employees should prepare for cold temperatures tomorrow morning and allow additional time to safely travel to and from schools, offices, and bus stops.
Any change in the status of school district operations for February 24 will be announced on Tuesday morning through normal channels.
7:45 p.m., 2/22/26: Due to expected worsening adverse weather and travel conditions overnight, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Monday, February 23. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Please note that both the start times and length of the virtual learning day have changed to align them with the length of the in-person school day. Schools will begin instruction at 8:30 or 8:45 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.
With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees should work remotely on February 23. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
Any additional changes to the status of school district operations for Monday, February 23, will be announced Monday morning.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is monitoring the weather forecast for potential inclement weather Sunday into Monday. As a reminder, our school district has used all three of the inclement weather days built into the calendar. Should another inclement weather day be needed on Monday or any other future day, it is our intention to switch to virtual learning instructional schedules. This would avoid adding a day to the end of the school year.
Students are being reminded today to take their assigned devices home with them and keep them charged through the weekend.
Virtual learning schedules, which have been updated since the last storm, can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules.
Hello Park Community,
Please see below for important event reminders this week!
Today @ 10:15AM - Tiger Cub Fridays @ Brooklyn Park Library , this week's special guest is MY GYM!
February 21st - Food4Thought February Food & Support Distribution @ Park ES
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Communty School Program Manager
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on his experience at the Cool Schools Plunge!
- English: https://youtu.be/l3xLkufytPU
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/6YNMfGBupRg
- English: https://youtu.be/l3xLkufytPU
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/6YNMfGBupRg
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County tonight unanimously voted to reappoint Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell to a second four-year term leading the fourth largest school district in Maryland.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716521.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Three 11th-grade students have been named finalists for the 2026–27 Student Member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) announced on its Instagram page (@CRASC_Online) today.
To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2026 Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine, an initiative designed to provide assistance to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students who enlist in the military after graduation.
The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.
Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.
Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
Hello Park Community,
Please see below for important event reminders this week!
Tonight - Yoga @ Wellness Wednesday
Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ugF1cuCv-uBJKpARI6b2GRyPMrW-NUciMG9_rQA60ZQ/edit
February 19th - Intermediate Night (Hosted By Title One)
February 20th - Tiger Cub Fridays @ Brooklyn Park Library , this week's special guest is MY GYM!
February 21st - Food4Thought February Food & Support Distribution @ Park ES
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Communty School Program Manager
Hello Park Community,
Please see below for important event reminders this week!
February 18th - Yoga @ Wellness Wednesday
Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ugF1cuCv-uBJKpARI6b2GRyPMrW-NUciMG9_rQA60ZQ/edit
February 19th - Intermediate Night (Hosted By Title One)
February 20th - Tiger Cub Fridays @ Brooklyn Park Library , this week's special guest is MY GYM!
February 21st - Food4Thought February Food & Support Distribution @ Park ES
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Communty School Program Manager
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will discuss and is scheduled to vote on adoption of its Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget requests at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on the reappointment of Dr. Bedell to a second four-year term as Superintendent.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
