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.
Hello Park Community,
Happy Thursday!
Park Elementary is offering clubs for students from late February through May. Clubs will begin the week of February 23 and meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, with some club offerings onTuesdays and Thursdays or by invitation only. Soccer (T) and Art (TH) are vendor led clubs. Please complete a separate form for each child who wants to participate. Reach out to Becky Ahrons, Community School Manager, if you have nay questions or concerns.
https://forms.gle/1Lfg3LXmcqaXG7tq7
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell addresses firearm safety. #BelongGrowSucceed
English: https://youtu.be/dclsqM69-mc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/IQZPBiVtS8E
English: https://youtu.be/dclsqM69-mc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/IQZPBiVtS8E
Hello Park Community,
Join us today for Wellness Wednesday Dancing at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.
Please register for the evening using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform.
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Community School Program Manager
Hello Park Kinder Families!
Good evening kindergarten families. Ms. Hood (from PreK!) is hosting a an art club for kindergarten students. Spots are limited, sign up now. Please contact Becky Ahrons , Community School Program Manager, if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE47g1BYP0kKv0T0URvD0xqSpVB0UBcRFMxH3vrez_ou-XRQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Good evening kindergarten families. Ms. Hood (from PreK!) is hosting a an art club for kindergarten students. Spots are limited, sign up now. Please contact Becky Ahrons , Community School Program Manager, if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE47g1BYP0kKv0T0URvD0xqSpVB0UBcRFMxH3vrez_ou-XRQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Hello Park Community,
Join us tomorrow for Wellness Wednesday Dancing beginning at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.
Please register for the evening using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform.
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Community School Program Manager
Hello Park Community,
Happy Tuesday!
Park Elementary is offering clubs for students from late February through May. Clubs will begin the week of February 23 and meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, with some club offerings onTuesdays and Thursdays or by invitation only. Soccer (T/TH) and Art (TH) are vendor led clubs. Please complete a separate form for each child who wants to participate. Reach out to Becky Ahrons, Community School Manager, if you have nay questions or concerns.
https://forms.gle/1Lfg3LXmcqaXG7tq7
Hello Park Community!
Please join us for Birth To Five Programming at the library, today at 10:15AM. Our special guest is Annapolis Music. Look forward to seeing you!
The AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services and Partners for Success presents a webinar on Seasons of Change: Preparing for changes in educational levels from birth - age 21. Come learn about transitions within your child's educational levels, from early intervention through elementary, middle, high, and beyond. Join experts from each level as they share information and insights into the educational journey. 📅Thursday, February 19, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/fTfB6oQfpHRvrDWx6
Last Call for Girls On The Run Sign Ups!
Park Elementary will be offering a new spring club called Girls on the Run (GOTR). This program helps girls in grades 3–5 build social‑emotional and physical skills while boosting confidence and encouraging healthy habits through running, physical activities, and interactive lessons.
The club will start February 9th and will run till April 22nd with our 5k on Sunday April 26th . Practice will be held Monday and Wednesday from 2:45-4:00.
Registration:
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/Spring26ProgramRegGOTRGC?sid=b7a1a9d970094060aaec7bbd3ebbd979
Thank you! All other club registerations will be sent at the end of this week.
Hello Park Community!
Please join us for Birth To Five Programming at the library, tomorrow at 10:15AM. Our special guest is Annapolis Music. Look forward to seeing you!
Please join us for Birth To Five Programming at the library, tomorrow at 10:15AM. Our special guest is Annapolis Music. Look forward to seeing you!
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has approved a negotiated agreement for the current fiscal year with the Association of Educational Leaders (AEL) that provides cost-of-living increases and salary scale adjustments for members of the bargaining unit. For details, go to the AACPS News release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2685024.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell focuses on graduation requirements. #BelongGrowSucceed
English: https://youtu.be/ZHWRMguOkTA
Spanish: https://youtu.be/AEZp35eLsq8
English: https://youtu.be/ZHWRMguOkTA
Spanish: https://youtu.be/AEZp35eLsq8
Hello 3rd, 4th and 5th grade families,
Park Elementary will be offering a new spring club called Girls on the Run (GOTR). This program helps girls in grades 3–5 build social‑emotional and physical skills while boosting confidence and encouraging healthy habits through running, physical activities, and interactive lessons.
The club will start February 9th and will run till April 22nd with our 5k on Sunday April 26th . Practice will be held Monday and Wednesday from 2:45-4:00.
Registration:
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/Spring26ProgramRegGOTRGC?sid=b7a1a9d970094060aaec7bbd3ebbd979
Thank you! All other club registerations will be sent at the end of this week.
Park Elementary will be offering a new spring club called Girls on the Run (GOTR). This program helps girls in grades 3–5 build social‑emotional and physical skills while boosting confidence and encouraging healthy habits through running, physical activities, and interactive lessons.
The club will start February 9th and will run till April 22nd with our 5k on Sunday April 26th . Practice will be held Monday and Wednesday from 2:45-4:00.
Registration:
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/Spring26ProgramRegGOTRGC?sid=b7a1a9d970094060aaec7bbd3ebbd979
Thank you! All other club registerations will be sent at the end of this week.
Hello Park Community,
Join us and Chef Sam for Wellness Wednesday today at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.
Please register for the evening using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform.
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Community School Program Manager
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
Five high school students from across Anne Arundel County have advanced as semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) selection process. To learn more about the semifinalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2679174. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
