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.
13 minutes ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting briefing, hearings
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
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Today 4th and 5th grade students practiced rhythm skills with "Dice rhythms" in Ms. Phelix's classroom. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
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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.
5 days ago, AACPS
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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
5 days ago, AACPS
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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.
5 days ago, AACPS
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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
6 days ago, Chante Johnson
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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

6 days ago, Chante Johnson
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Screen-free week has been super successful! Families enjoyed the Board Game Exchange & Play Night on Monday night. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
6 days ago, Chante Johnson
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Screen-free week has been super successful! Families enjoyed the Board Game Exchange & Play Night on Monday night. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
6 days ago, Chante Johnson
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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.

8 days ago, AACPS
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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
11 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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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.
11 days ago, AACPS
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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

12 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Harvest for the Hungry
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.
13 days ago, AACPS
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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.

14 days ago, AACPS
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New Taylor Swift album released today! We must participate in this celebration. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
18 days ago, Chante Johnson
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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.
18 days ago, AACPS
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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
18 days ago, Chante Johnson
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We are thrilled to celebrate our 4 Star Praise recipients! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
18 days ago, Chante Johnson
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