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.
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.
🍪 Our annual Cookie & Treat Exchange was a sweet success! 🍪
Our staff baked 3–4 dozen of their favorite holiday goodies to exchange and filled our lounge with smells (and smiles!) of festive baking! Nothing spreads joy quite like sharing homemade treats and a little holiday cheer. #HolidaysatQES #CookieExchange #BelongGrowSucceed
✨ Join the PTA for a Magical Holiday Evening! ✨
Families are invited to the North Pole Lights Walk at Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm on Thursday, December 11, anytime between 4:30–7:30 PM. (Paid event)
Bundle up, enjoy the lights, and make some holiday memories with us! 🌟
Families are invited to the North Pole Lights Walk at Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm on Thursday, December 11, anytime between 4:30–7:30 PM. (Paid event)
Bundle up, enjoy the lights, and make some holiday memories with us! 🌟
Three generations strong-granddaughter, mother, and daughter- all committed to the calling of education. From classrooms to the community, the Christianson's have poured their hearts into supporting special education students! What a legacy to witness! #BelongGrowSuceed
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter and to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
Sending a big thank you to our PTA and all of the volunteers that helped make the Winter Gala a success! We are so grateful for your hard work and dedication to our students, families and community! #BelongGrowSucceed
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
❄️ PTA Winter Gala Reminder! ❄️
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for a festive evening to celebrate the holidays and spend time with family and friends. Enjoy arts & crafts, cookie decorating, dancing, light refreshments, and holiday gift shopping! Our holiday shop will be open with low-cost items ($1–$15) for children to purchase gifts for loved ones. See you there! ✨ #PTAWinterGala #HolidayFun #BelongGrowSucceed
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for a festive evening to celebrate the holidays and spend time with family and friends. Enjoy arts & crafts, cookie decorating, dancing, light refreshments, and holiday gift shopping! Our holiday shop will be open with low-cost items ($1–$15) for children to purchase gifts for loved ones. See you there! ✨ #PTAWinterGala #HolidayFun #BelongGrowSucceed
5:15 a.m., 12/5/25: Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazardous road conditions in parts of the county, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late today. There will be no morning half-day ECSE classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South. A reassessment of conditions will take place this morning and any changes to this status will be announced by 7:30 a.m. today.
🎉 $1 Out-of-Uniform Day! 🎉
This Friday, students can donate $1 to benefit the PTA and wear their favorite holiday-themed outfits! Spread the cheer while supporting our school community. #QESPTA #HolidaySpirit #BelongGrowSucceed
This Friday, students can donate $1 to benefit the PTA and wear their favorite holiday-themed outfits! Spread the cheer while supporting our school community. #QESPTA #HolidaySpirit #BelongGrowSucceed
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.
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2579066.
Sending a huge THANK YOU to our friends at the Glen Burnie Rotary Club for donating dictionaries to our 3rd grade classrooms! We’re especially grateful to Mr. James King, Rotary Club President, for organizing this generous gift. Your support will help every 3rd grader to #BelowGrowSucceed in literacy this year!
Happy Special Educators Day! 💙
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers who lead with patience, creativity, and unwavering commitment. Thank you for empowering every student to shine in their own way. #SpecialEducatorsDay #BelongGrowSucceed
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers who lead with patience, creativity, and unwavering commitment. Thank you for empowering every student to shine in their own way. #SpecialEducatorsDay #BelongGrowSucceed
Our ESOL teacher, Mrs. Darling and our Bilingual Facilitator, Ms. Nambiar, recently held an informative session for our fifth grade families of English Learners. They learned about the ELD program and WIDA Access, but most importantly, built connections between families that will carry over to middle school next year! We love to see our community connect and #BelongGrowSucceed together!
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.
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.
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
🔗 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
Wishing a HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the QES family to yours! We hope that you enjoy the holiday and surround yourself with family and friends during this special time. #BelongGrowSucceed #HappyThanksgiving
As we close the classroom doors and ready ourselves for the Thanksgiving holiday, our staff would like to take this time to share just how grateful we are for the QES community! We count it an honor to share this time in your student's academic journey and enjoy creating lasting memories together! We hope you have a restful break and look forward to seeing you in December! #BelongGrowSucceed #Thankful
