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.
4 days ago, AACPS
School Calendar adjustment artwork
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
4 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
Our fifth graders spent two days last week becoming “Water Ready”. It’s great to see how much fun they had while learning such valuable lessons. A special thanks goes to the entire fifth grade team! #BelongGrowSucceed
4 days ago, Megan Stower
5th grade group in the water learning to swim.
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.
4 days ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
Sending a BIG thank to you the James R. Jones Military Lodge No. 172 for their generous donation to our Community School efforts! We appreciate your willingness to helping ensure that our entire school community can #BelongGrowSucceed !
5 days ago, Megan Stower
3 staff members posing with 2 Lodge members and donation
Celebrating Unity Day at AACPS where we can all #BelongGrowSucceed together!
6 days ago, Megan Stower
Students dressed in orange, standing together and smiling
Students dressed in orange for Unity Day
Students on carpet, dressed in orange for UNity Day

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.

7 days ago, AACPS
Class of 2026 artwork
Are you up for a challenge? Let's GET MOVING! This week's #GetMovingMonday features Ms. Dennison, our School Counselor, and how she likes to GET MOVING while hiking the mountains of Ireland! #GetMoving #AACPS #CommunitySchool #BelongGrowSucceed
7 days ago, Megan Stower
Teacher hiking in Ireland
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
10 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Friday
Family Academy Friday
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.
10 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
Our team is like no other! Mrs. Hamilton jumped at the opportunity to help out a colleague by taking the lead with our AVID initiatives. Thanks so much for lending a helping hand in support of the greater school community! #BelongGrowSucceed
10 days ago, Megan Stower
Teacher with students at small group table learning

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

11 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.
12 days ago, AACPS
Excellence in Education logo
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.

13 days ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting
Our choir had the privilege of singing the Star Spangled Banner at Severn Run High School! Thank you, Ms. Brewer, for facilitating this memorable experience! #BelongGrowSucceed #QESChorus
13 days ago, Megan Stower
Students singing Star Spangled Banner on football field
Are you up for a challenge? Let's GET MOVING! This week's #GetMovingMonday features Henry and Grace, and how they like to GET MOVING riding their bikes together! We love to see some sibling bonding time! #GetMoving #AACPS #CommunitySchool #BelongGrowSucceed
14 days ago, Megan Stower
Student riding bike
Student riding bike
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.
17 days ago, AACPS
Redistricting Process Phase 2
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027. Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.

CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
17 days ago, AACPS
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.  CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.

Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.
Visit
www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.

CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.

17 days ago, AACPS
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.  CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about the third year of AACPS’ Family Forum events, designed to help families stay engaged in the education of their students. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/AAZv5MaixAw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/uRftCshy2Ks
18 days ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell