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
Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Mrs. O, Ms. S and Mrs. H! 🎉 Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your organization, dedication, and hard work do not go unnoticed! Thank you for all that you do to support our schools and community every single day!
A big thank you to all of our amazing 3rd grade field trip chaperones! We truly appreciate your time, support, and dedication to helping make our trip to the Maryland Science Center a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our students. We couldn’t do it without you!
Today is our Birth–5 playtime event! This was designed just for our littlest learners and is great chance for children to explore, play, and connect in a welcoming environment. Registration was required, so please check your email for confirmation details. We look forward to meeting all of our little friends soon!
We hope to see you at the Spring Fling today, starting at 1:00PM! Our PTA has provided crafts, refreshments and a live DJ for this special event! It will be tons of fun for the entire family!
With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.
The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
Thank you to ALL of of our wonderful Career Day volunteers and presenters that stopped by today! Our students were introduced to a world of careers and we appreciate the time you took out of your busy schedules to pour into our student's futures! A special shout out to Ms. Dennison for coordinating and executing this special event!
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
At the meeting, the Board will also:
• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.
For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.
A big thank you to our amazing 5th grade chaperones! We truly appreciate your time, support, and dedication in helping to make our trip to the Chesapeake Arts museum yesterday safe, fun, and memorable experience for our students. We appreciate you!
Today is report card day! Be sure to check your email after school for a link to access your student's grades! We are so proud of all of the hard work our student's have put in during the 3rd Marking Period! We look forward to finishing strong!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the Meade Cluster Spring Event taking place this Saturday, April 18.
- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
Two more days until our annual Spring Fling! Hosted by the PTA, there will be craft stations, refreshments, and Dance Party with a Special Guest DJ we all know and love! We hope to see you on Saturday!
