The Board of Education today announced logistics for a public briefing and two public hearings related to Phase 2 of the school district’s comprehensive redistricting process. There are currently six plans under consideration, four of which the Board put forward at its September 17, 2025, meeting and two of which it added at its October 15, 2025, meeting.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
Last week, our students and families celebrated Screen Free Week. We used watercolor, balloon painting, tissue art, stencils, and sponge painting to create a bulletin board. #BelongGrowSucceed
Today 4th and 5th grade students practiced rhythm skills with "Dice rhythms" in Ms. Phelix's classroom. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
Utilizing flexibility provided in a new law, the Board of Education has altered the current school year calendar by removing six early dismissal days and creating in their place three full school days for students followed by three non-student days in which teachers can complete grading and other staff can engage in professional learning. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing Phase 2 redistricting process. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
Acting on newly released unofficial enrollment counts for the current school year provided to it last night, the Board of Education has moved two additional redistricting proposals to public hearing. With last night’s action, the Board has now moved six proposals forward to public hearing.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
Families enjoyed the Bike & Scooter Night for Screen Free Week where Generals participated in an obstacle course and met Maryland’s top BMX racer in the 10 year old category! Bikes and scooters were even checked for minor maintenance. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
Screen-free week has been super successful! Families enjoyed the Bike & Scooter Night where they participated in an obstacle course and met Maryland’s top BMX racer in the 10 year old category! Bikes and scooters were even checked for minor maintenance. #BelongGrowSucceed
Screen-free week has been super successful! Families enjoyed the Board Game Exchange & Play Night on Monday night. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
Screen-free week has been super successful! Families enjoyed the Board Game Exchange & Play Night on Monday night. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced today.
For more details, go to www.aacps.org/graduations.
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive new additional information regarding Phase 2 of the comprehensive redistricting process and consider revisions to the current school year calendar at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.
For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.
At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.
For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of AACPS’ participation in the Harvest for the Hungry program. Get details at www.aacps.org/harvest.
English video: https://youtu.be/m4fX1F2CLws
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/vbNTVHO63nM
Eighty-five school educators have been nominated for the 2025-26 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award. These outstanding teachers, representing schools across the district, were selected for their commitment to student achievement, their ability to build welcoming and inclusive classrooms, and their dedication to going above and beyond in service of children and families.
To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.
To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.
The Board of Education today announced a change in its schedule of public hearings regarding Phase 2 of its comprehensive redistricting process. The changes will allow the Board to receive new additional information from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that may be helpful in the Board’s decision-making process.
Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.
Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.
New Taylor Swift album released today! We must participate in this celebration. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
The Board of Education today announced logistics for two public hearings – to be held on October 13 and 27, 2025 – at which members of the public can testify about the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2463907.
Please check out our PHES Generals in Ms. Phelix's clasroom! 1st graders were using instruments for long and short sounds and 3rd graders were taking a quiz with their resource of a beat buddy! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
We are thrilled to celebrate our 4 Star Praise recipients! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
