Pershing Hill Elementary

Our 38th annual Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids has begun! Our students find a sense of belonging as they bring in food and encourage donations to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, learning to give and help others in our community. Bring in food to your local school or donate online at aacps.org/harvest throughout the month of October!

about 12 hours ago, AACPS

Kids Helping Kids Harvest for the Hungry October 1-31, 2025. Photo with a blue crab holding cans of food.

The deadline to weigh in on a potential change in the current school year calendar under consideration by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is October 1, 2025. Complete information and a link to a short survey can be found at www.aacps.org/calendarchange.

about 13 hours ago, AACPS

View our October 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2025
‣Harvest for the Hungry
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Academy
...and more

about 19 hours ago, AACPS

Today, Mrs. Clements' 3rd Grade Class conducted an investigation and collected data to form a conclusion about friction. Students were thrilled to participate in the interactive lesson.

5 days ago, Selecia Hardy

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.

For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.

5 days ago, AACPS

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Garrison Commander Colonel Yolanda Gore discuss the benefits of the partnership between Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Fort George G. Meade. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 English: https://youtu.be/SpKc0HLQyZ0
🔗 Spanish: https://youtu.be/aHLkNXbOSwk

6 days ago, AACPS

Colonel Gore and Dr. Bedell standing in front of Manor View Elementary School

Join us for the first session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Register at https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014. 📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Southern Middle School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

6 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Únase a nosotros para el evento ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso. Explora temas relacionados con el acoso y el ciberacoso, sus efectos en la salud mental y cómo podemos trabajar juntos para construir escuelas y comunidades inclusivas. Experimenta actividades para todas las edades - ¡estudiantes de primaria, intermedia, secundaria y adultos! Enriquece tu conocimiento con estrategias concretas para hablar sobre el acoso. Inscríbase en https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014 📅martes, 14 de octubre, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Escuela Intermedia Southern #PertenecerCrecerTriunfar #FamiliaAACPS

Ms. Herrera led a school-wide CKLA Professional Development on ELA Instruction that Works with an emphasis on Differentiation. We are aiming to meet the needs of ALL our Generals. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome

6 days ago, Chante Johnson

We love to see our Generals celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome

6 days ago, Chante Johnson

Our entire school surprised our AACPS Teacher of the Year nominee, Mr. Lindberg! Mr. Lindberg is so deserving of this nomination. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome

7 days ago, Chante Johnson

Anne Arundel County Public Schools staff will conduct a public briefing on the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals the Board of Education has voted to move forward to public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2442697.

7 days ago, AACPS

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-9-19-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

12 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is seeking input from students, families, employees and community members as he considers whether to recommend to the Board of Education a change in this year’s school calendar that would eliminate six early-dismissal days and provide additional grading time for teachers and professional learning for other employees. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2434981.

12 days ago, AACPS

In Ms. Phelix's Music class, Fifth graders were partnering up to complete music dictations. First graders were using their "clip papers" to show/identify different types of voices and Third graders were caught keeping a steady beat with a partner! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome

13 days ago, Chante Johnson

The Board of Education last night considered the Superintendent’s recommendation of two proposed redistricting plans for Phase 2 of the school system’s comprehensive redistricting process, then voted to move both of the Superintendent’s proposals forward to public hearing along with two additional proposals that include Board member amendments.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2432024.

13 days ago, AACPS

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the fall athletics season at the middle and high school levels. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamiily #OurStory

English: https://youtu.be/7y7VWPprPMM
Spanish: https://youtu.be/BQgKhK9d0Dk

13 days ago, AACPS

The Board of Education tonight unanimously approved a $230.2 million Fiscal Year capital budget request that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2429431.

13 days ago, AACPS

Photos of four schools in FY2027 capital budget

Three county schools have landed in the national spotlight with honors from Special Olympics North America for the ways in which they cultivate climates of kindness and acceptance by providing inclusive sports and programs for students with and without intellectual disabilities.

Old Mill Middle School South, Arundel High School and Glen Burnie High School have been named Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner schools, adding to Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) stellar legacy dating back to 2010 with Special Olympics Maryland. Of the 19 schools in Maryland with the distinction, 12 are in AACPS. Old Mill Middle School South is the first middle school in Maryland to earn the award.

For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2428360.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily#OurStory #ExperienceInclusion #UnifiedMD

14 days ago, AACPS

Mark your calendars for the You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. 📅 Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Registration information is coming soon! Dates: Each session is scheduled 5:30 pm -7:30 pm: 🔹 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Southern Middle School🔹 Monday, November 17, 2025 - Northeast High School🔹 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Annapolis Middle School🔹 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Severn Run High School

15 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

AACPS’ new Learning Management System, Canvas, gives parents and guardians access to view their student’s assignments, grades, and class announcements. If you haven’t yet created your AACPSConnect parent account to access the Canvas Parent mobile app, here’s a quick guide. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

English: https://youtu.be/n0or1sv3OLY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/LwN6vOHvhaY

16 days ago, AACPS