Our 38th annual Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids has begun! Our students find a sense of belonging as they bring in food and encourage donations to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, learning to give and help others in our community. Bring in food to your local school or donate online at aacps.org/harvest throughout the month of October!
The deadline to weigh in on a potential change in the current school year calendar under consideration by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is October 1, 2025. Complete information and a link to a short survey can be found at www.aacps.org/calendarchange.
Sending a BIG thank you to our partners at Lighthouse Church in Glen Burnie for their donation of recess toys and supplies! We appreciate the time and effort you took to gather these awesome additions to our playground! #BelongGrowSucceed #CommunitySchool #Partnership
View our October 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2025
‣Harvest for the Hungry
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Academy
...and more
🔗: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2025
‣Harvest for the Hungry
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Academy
...and more
Are you up for a challenge? Let's GET MOVING! This week's #GetMovingMonday features Ms. Harris, our PTA President, and how she likes to GET MOVING on a hike! #GetMoving #AACPS #CommunitySchool #BelongGrowSucceed
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.
For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Garrison Commander Colonel Yolanda Gore discuss the benefits of the partnership between Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Fort George G. Meade. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 English: https://youtu.be/SpKc0HLQyZ0
🔗 Spanish: https://youtu.be/aHLkNXbOSwk
Join us for the first session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Register at https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014. 📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Southern Middle School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Anne Arundel County Public Schools staff will conduct a public briefing on the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals the Board of Education has voted to move forward to public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2442697.
We love to see learning in action at Quarterfield Elementary!! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
Are you up for a challenge? Let's GET MOVING! This week's #GetMovingMonday features our Principal, Mr. Haslun, and how he likes to GET MOVING by riding bikes with his family! #GetMoving #AACPS #CommunitySchool #BelongGrowSucceed
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-9-19-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is seeking input from students, families, employees and community members as he considers whether to recommend to the Board of Education a change in this year’s school calendar that would eliminate six early-dismissal days and provide additional grading time for teachers and professional learning for other employees. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2434981.
Our teachers are hard at work planning fun and engaging literacy lessons for our students! Kudos to our Reading Specialist, Mrs. Rains, for her organization and for making our time together meaningful and productive! Of course, we all appreciate the home-baked goods too! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome
The Board of Education last night considered the Superintendent’s recommendation of two proposed redistricting plans for Phase 2 of the school system’s comprehensive redistricting process, then voted to move both of the Superintendent’s proposals forward to public hearing along with two additional proposals that include Board member amendments.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2432024.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2432024.
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the fall athletics season at the middle and high school levels. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamiily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/7y7VWPprPMM
Spanish: https://youtu.be/BQgKhK9d0Dk
English: https://youtu.be/7y7VWPprPMM
Spanish: https://youtu.be/BQgKhK9d0Dk
The Board of Education tonight unanimously approved a $230.2 million Fiscal Year capital budget request that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2429431.
Three county schools have landed in the national spotlight with honors from Special Olympics North America for the ways in which they cultivate climates of kindness and acceptance by providing inclusive sports and programs for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Old Mill Middle School South, Arundel High School and Glen Burnie High School have been named Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner schools, adding to Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) stellar legacy dating back to 2010 with Special Olympics Maryland. Of the 19 schools in Maryland with the distinction, 12 are in AACPS. Old Mill Middle School South is the first middle school in Maryland to earn the award.
For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2428360.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily#OurStory #ExperienceInclusion #UnifiedMD
Mark your calendars for the You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. 📅 Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Registration information is coming soon! Dates: Each session is scheduled 5:30 pm -7:30 pm: 🔹 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Southern Middle School🔹 Monday, November 17, 2025 - Northeast High School🔹 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Annapolis Middle School🔹 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Severn Run High School
Our school had the privilege of welcoming two Hispanic/Latino families who graciously shared a piece of their cultural heritage with us. Dressed in traditional attire and carrying their national flags, they brought a spirit of pride, warmth, and connection that enriched our community. Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPS
