💌 Staff Appreciation Week: Day 3! Families are invited to send in a note for a favorite staff member as a simple way to show their love. Kind words go a long way, and our staff truly value these heartfelt messages! 🍎
A big thank you to all of our amazing 1st grade field trip chaperones! We truly appreciate your time, support, and dedication to helping make our trip to the zoo yesterday a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our students. We couldn’t do it without you! 🦁
✏️ Staff Appreciation Week: Day 2! Families are invited to send in a school supply for a favorite staff member as a simple way to show big support! These thoughtful contributions help our classrooms and are truly appreciated! 📚
Staff Appreciation Week: Day 1! Families are invited to send in a flower for a favorite staff member as a simple way to say thank you! We’re so grateful for the support and for all that our amazing staff do each day! 💐
🎉 We’re excited to kick off Staff Appreciation Week tomorrow! Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who make our school a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for all you do each day! 🍎
You’re invited to join us at Honeygrow and support our PTA! We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e316789 (even if you’re not completely sure) so Honeygrow knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
🍽️ Happy Cafeteria Appreciation Day Ms. Dawn and Mrs. Sarah! Thank you to our amazing cafeteria team for keeping our students nourished, energized, and smiling each day. We appreciate all the care you put into every meal! 💙
🎉 Happy Principal Appreciation Day Mr. Haslun! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community every single day. We appreciate all that you do! 🍎
Today is Spring Picture Day! Students may dress out of uniform and participation is optional and only for those who have pre-purchased photos. We can’t wait to see those bright smiles! 📸
As a reminder, today is also PTA Out of Uniform Sports Day for those who donate $1.
As a reminder, today is also PTA Out of Uniform Sports Day for those who donate $1.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
Get ready for Out of Uniform Day: Sports Edition! 🏀⚽⚾ Show your school spirit today by wearing your favorite team gear, jerseys, or athletic wear! Join in the fun by donating $1 to the PTA to participate!
Good luck to our Dance Club on your final performance of the school year! 💃✨ We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and creativity leading up to this special show. Go out there, have fun, and shine on stage! You’ve got this!
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌💛 We are so grateful for our dedicated bus drivers who safely transport our students each day with care, patience, and kindness. Your commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do!
Congratulations to our Girls on the Run club on completing their 5K! 🏃♀️🎉 We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and team spirit throughout the season.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers for dedicating your time and energy to support and encourage our students throughout the afterschool program. Your impact makes a difference every step of the way!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers for dedicating your time and energy to support and encourage our students throughout the afterschool program. Your impact makes a difference every step of the way!
We are so proud of our Girls on the Run participants as they take on their 5K event today! Your hard work, determination, and confidence have led you to this exciting moment. We’re cheering you on every step of the way! Go out there and shine! 🎉🏃♀️
A big thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who helped makeour PBIS Yard Games Celebration such a success! Your time, energy, and enthusiasm created a fun and memorable experience for everyone. We truly appreciate your support in bringing our school community together!
Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
Today is our annual PBIS Yard Games celebration! We are excited for day of fun, friendly competition, and outdoor excitement as we come together to enjoy classic outdoor games and celebrate the exceptional behavior shown at QES everyday!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc
- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc
