Today is the birthday of a very special girl! We love and appreciate her attendance at PHES each and every day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
about 22 hours ago, Chante Johnson
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today adopted a 2026-2027 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 24, 2026, and end on Friday, June 11, 2027.
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2579066.
about 23 hours ago, AACPS
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Students in Ms. Taylor's fourth grade class demonstrated how simple machines work through dance. This group is showing how a pulley works! #eureka
1 day ago, Sophie Taylor
Students showing how simple machines work through dance.
Students showing how simple machines work through dance.
A fun surprise today—one of my students and I happened to be dressed alike! The class absolutely loved it, and it definitely brought some extra smiles, laughter, and a little burst of joy to our morning together
1 day ago, KELLY TIBBETTS
Pershing Hill Twins
Third grade students are musical learners! Students are following chords symbols written in a song to play the chordal accompaniment on boom whackers. Students are also practicing building I, IV, and V chords on their own.
#PHESPride #BelongGrowSucceed
1 day ago, Kendra Phelix
Students in a music classroom holding different colored plastic pipes called boomwhackers
a musical snowman showing how to build a chord
students writing chords on their own whiteboards
students writing chords on their own whiteboards
The time is here. It is time to start prepping for music camp 2026! If you are a 5th grader in chorus, please reach out to Mrs. Phelix to learn more about this amazing opportunity!
#NorthBayMusic2026 #AACPSAwesome
1 day ago, Kendra Phelix
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Mrs. Phelix (teacher) with her students at camp
Big love to GS Troop 4276 of Shipley's Choice Elementary for donating winter gear to our school. Thank you Shipley's Choice for keeping our community warm and cozy.
2 days ago, MARIANNE WORTHINGTON
Coat Drive
The PHES staff was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed AACPS's very own Bob Mosier to our school. We are ready to create our positive stories.
2 days ago, MARIANNE WORTHINGTON
PHES
Mr. Mosier at PHES
The Attendance Team was super excited to welcome our Generals back from Thanksgiving Break and announce a new incentive for the month of December! #BelongGrowSucceed #BeePresent
3 days ago, Chante Johnson
Attendance Team
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on adoption of the 2026-2027 school year calendar at its next meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on approval of a charter agreement with New Village Academy Public Charter School, which is set to open next fall, and elect officers for the coming year.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2571179.
6 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
View our December 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-december-2025
‣Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
‣Financial Aid Nights
...and more
6 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and end on Friday, June 11, 2027.

For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2561140.
14 days ago, AACPS
26-27 school caendar
We loved getting together to celebrate Mrs. Thompson's upcoming bundle of joy and we wish her a safe delivery! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
14 days ago, Chante Johnson
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The 1st Marking Period Quarterly Awards was an exciting time to celebrate our Generals' accomplishments!
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
17 days ago, Chante Johnson
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The 1st Marking Period Quarterly Awards was an exciting time to celebrate our Generals' accomplishments!
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
17 days ago, Chante Johnson
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The 1st Marking Period Quarterly Awards was an exciting time to celebrate our Generals' accomplishments!
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome

17 days ago, Chante Johnson
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3 p.m., 11/13/25: I-97 southbound is closed at New Cut Road due to an accident. This will cause significant delays in bus transportation for some students being transported home from schools today. All buses will make all stops, but may be delayed in getting to those stops.
21 days ago, AACPS
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Five exceptional principals have been named finalists for the 2025–2026 AACPS Principal of the Year Award, also known as the George Arlotto Leadership Award, recognizing their outstanding leadership and dedication to students, staff, and families.

🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor: https://www.aacps.org/article/2544752
22 days ago, AACPS
Principal of the Year Honorees
The PHES Staff is grateful for all of the service and sacrifice of our Veterans! Happy Veterans Day! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
22 days ago, Chante Johnson
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5th grade students work together to match the music element vocabulary words to their definitions in Ms. Phelix's Music class. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
23 days ago, Chante Johnson
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