Twinning with one of my former students today! #SpiritWeek #Dressupday
4 months ago, Corrine Jackson
Twinning with my former student! for Dress Fancy Day! #SpiritWeek

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.

4 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell with t wo students
The Board of Education has scheduled two public hearings and a public workshop on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.

Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.

More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
4 months ago, AACPS
 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell with two students

🔗View our January 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣International Parent & Community Leadership Academy
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy Events
‣AACPS Mentorship Programs
...and more!

4 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is looking for candidates for its 11th annual International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA), which begins February 17, 2026.

The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
4 months ago, AACPS
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Beginning with freshmen in the 2026-27 school year, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students will be required to earn one-half credit in financial literacy in order to graduate, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell has announced.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
4 months ago, AACPS
Graduation cap and diploma
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will host elected officials representing the county and the City of Annapolis at its annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
4 months ago, AACPS
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The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.

For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.

4 months ago, AACPS
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Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.

For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
4 months ago, AACPS
FY2027 Budget recommendation

Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

4 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join AACPS Birth to Five Services for a virtual Lunch & Learn on managing behavior at home on January 14 at 12 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Únase a los Servicios de Nacimiento a los cinco años de AACPS para un almuerzo y aprendizaje virtual sobre cómo manejar el comportamiento en casa (de 0 a 5 años) el 14 de enero a las 12 pm. Inscríbase en: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Last week we had an amazing instrumental concert. Tonight is our chorus concert at 5:30 pm! So excited to keep the festivities going!
4 months ago, Kendra Phelix
Students playing stringed insturments
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Our Admin is the BEST at celebrating us during this holiday season.
Tea, Carlsons Donuts, and cozy socks! Can't wait to see what the next few days hold for us!
#PHESPride #BelongGrowSucceed #HolidaySeason
4 months ago, Kendra Phelix
2 fabulous administrators with a rolling carts with tea and donuts!
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donut, tea, and socks!
The music door is ready filled with holiday spirit. "Don't be a Grinch, sing and be kind." Students decorated ornaments for the door with either their favorite festive song, or a way to be kind this season!
#PHESPride #BelongGrowSucceed #HolidaySeason
4 months ago, Kendra Phelix
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Students showing holiday spirit for holly jolly headwear day at PHES!
4 months ago, Sophie Taylor
group of students posing with Santa hats
It is all about the FORM of the music! In 4th grade students identified the form, completed a cup routine and a dance routine to two festive songs!
#PHESPride #BelongGrownSucceed #MusicLearners #
4 months ago, Kendra Phelix
students in a music room with cups
students in a music room with cups
Today was the first day of the PHES Winter Spirit Week! We celebrated by wearing ugly holiday sweaters! #BelongGrowSucceed
4 months ago, Chante Johnson
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Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.

The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!

Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.

4 months ago, AACPS
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10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.
4 months ago, AACPS
Important notice for school operations
'Tis the season to be thankful, grateful, and secretive? Our staff has been secretly giving gifts to each other all week and then revealed themselves. There were so many smiles as the Secret Santa givers gave their final gifts!
#PHESPride #BelongGrowSucceed #SecretSanta #HolidaySeason
4 months ago, Kendra Phelix
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Staff members exchanging gifts
Staff members exchanging gifts
Staff members exchanging gifts
teacher holding gifts
Staff members exchanging gifts
Staff members exchanging gifts
Staff members exchanging gifts
Staff members exchanging gifts
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets at the next meeting of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.
4 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members