Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
Únase a nosotros para la tercera sesión de ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso, martes, 10 de febrero, 5:30pm - 7:30pm en Annapolis MS. ¡Actividades para adultos y estudiantes de todas las edades + estrategias para afrontar el acoso! Inscríbanse en https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
It’s nearly certain that we’re getting impacted by snow this weekend, but it’s ABSOLUTELY certain you can be part of the Keep Calm Club by ordering your “Keep Calm, Bob Will Call” apparel through the Center of Applied Technology South. All proceeds from the sale of this apparel helps fund competitions and other opportunities for our CAT center students. ❄️

🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Keep calm... Bob will call t-shirt photos
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, 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.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
The DIBELS testing window opens today! DIBELS, also known as the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, is a series of short tests that help teachers and schools assess a student's literacy skills and identify students who need extra help, monitor their progress, and guide instruction.

Want to know more?
Visit https://dibels.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/DIBELS8EditionBrochure.pdf to learn more today!
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
DIBELS test logo
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-16-26. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Family Academy Fridays! Service Learning

This week our third grade classes had an amazing visit from Eco Adventures! 🌎🐍 Hands-on learning and up-close animal experiences made it a day to remember. Thank you for bringing learning to life!

about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Eco adventure table display
Student petting cameleon with eco adventure leader
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights our county’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. #BelongGrowSucceed

Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 15, 2026

Sending a special shoutout to Ms. Ruiz! 👏 Every single evening, she goes above and beyond to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. Incredible work ethic, amazing teammate, and a true behind-the-scenes hero. We appreciate you! 💙 #BelongGrowSucceed

about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Photo of Mrs. Ruiz- night time custodian in classroom
Winter is HERE! Be prepared with a device to be kept at home for virtual instruction. Click below to submit your request today!

https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/student-devices-loaner-program
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Aacps chromebook loaner program logo

Afterschool programs kick off today and we are sending a BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Carter, our Community School Manager, for making these programs possible for our students! Your dedication creates opportunities that support learning, growth, and connection beyond the school day! We appreciate you! 🌟 #BelongGrowSucceed #CommunitySchool

about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Photo of Patrice Carter, Community School Manager
Mentoring through athletics program logo
BecauseI Can program logo
Icode program logo
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and staff who joined us for our ELD Coffee and Conversations event today! We are so grateful to build strong connections and support our ELD students and families—one conversation at a time! ☕ #BelongGrowSucceed #CommunitySchoolPartnerships #ELDatAACPS

about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Large meeting space with parents sitting at tables and staff presenting a slideshow
Breakfast food offerings for meeting on white table

🍕 Join us for Ledo’s Pizza Night TONIGHT, Thursday, January 8, 2025! Dine in or carry out—it's good food for a great cause! We hope to see you there! #PTANight #FamilyDinner

about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Ledos pizza fundraising photo- pepperoni pizza
Thank you to Libarian Sarah and the Odenton Library branch for visiting our PreK classrooms! Interactive story time was a BIG hit and we look forward to partnering with you again! #BelongGrowSucceed #CommunitySchoolPartnership #WelovetoRead
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
LIbrarian reading book to large classroom of students
LIbraian throwing scarves with students
LIbrarian reading a book to students
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.

English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- January 8, 2026
💤 Pajama Day is coming! Donate $1, students can come out of uniform on Friday, January 9th in their favorite PJs! Cozy vibes + school spirit = Friday FUN! 😄
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Jammies in January informational flyer.
Calling it a “proactive and responsible step” to address growing pressures as the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process begins, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced an immediate hiring freeze for the school district’s central and satellite offices.

For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Hiring Freeze sign

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.

about 2 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell with t wo students
Happy New Year QES! We are so grateful for all of the community partners that helped make the holiday season special. From Project Linus to Lighthouse Church small groups, we are thankful for all of the people that had a hand in serving the QES community! #BelongGrowSucceed #Grateful
about 2 months ago, Megan Stower
LH church small group ladies with parent and food baskets
Project Linus Coordinator- Beverly Nash
Project Linus blanket example- pink polka dot fleece
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.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell with two students