Today was all about teamwork, connection, competition, and a LOT of fun! Our staff showed that when we play together, we grow together! 💙🦅#ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #LevelUp

The one where SPMS gets ready to welcome students back! 🛋️🦅💙 We can’t wait to see you next week! 🎉 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcPKQGMiRDc/?igsh=Nm16czRnaGRpOXJt&igsi=Nm16czRnaGRpOXJt

☀️🍦 Sweet treats for our sweet staff! We treated our amazing teachers to a visit from School’s Out Ice Cream today! Sunshine, ice cream, and lots of smiles made for the perfect afternoon! 💙🦅 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

And just like that…we’re back! What a great first day with teachers!💙🦅🎉 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Someone is ready for Monday! Our Osprey is missing the teachers—and this empty cafeteria just isn’t the same without them. See you Monday, teachers! 🦅💙👏 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has a free mobile app that makes staying informed easier than ever before. In the 2026-27 school year, routine announcements about school system events and operations will be disseminated primarily through the mobile app, the news section of the AACPS website, and through messaging to families (not through social media). Emergency notifications will continue to be featured in the alerts banner at the top off the AACPS website on social media pages. To ensure receipt of the latest updates and information, families should download the app and follow their student's school(s).Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play today!

Let's fill a school bus with school supplies!

For the last several years, the AACPS community has been very generous by stuffing a school bus with donations of school supplies for students. This year, we’re doing it again!

Thursday, August 20
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Old Mill Middle School South, 430 Old Mill Road, Millersville

Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, Board members, district leaders and Education Foundation members will be there, and OMMS will be hosting its annual block party at the same time. Bring your school supply donations and join us!

Bus routes and schedules for the 2026-2027 school year are now available online. For complete information, go to www.aacps.org/buses. Information may change prior to the start of the school year as routes are adjusted, so please check back periodically. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division.

Are you unsure about whether your student is eligible for bus transportation in the upcoming school year? Anne Arundel County Schools’ Transportation Eligibility Tool can give you the answers you need. Just to go www.aacps.org/transportationeligibility and enter your address. Specific bus schedules will be posted online no later than Wednesday, August 12.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

The heat of summer makes outdoor water activities enticing for children and adults alike. Following these simple tips from our partners at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources can increase enjoyment and prevent tragedy.

REMINDER: AACPS’ Summer Meals Program continues to operate mobile meal delivery to 19 community sites despite the extreme heat advisory. Those sites are:
• North County: Heritage Hills, Pumphrey Center, Willows Apartments.
• West County: Pioneer City, Meade Village, Spring Meadows, Still Meadows.
• Annapolis: Admiral Farragut, Annapolis Gardens, Bywater, Congregation Kneseth Israel, Hilltop Village, Woodside Gardens.
• South County (all sites designated as rural): Boones Mobile Estates, Lyons Creek Estates, Maryland Manor.
• Lothian (all sites designated as rural): Rio Vista, Patuxent Mobile, Wayson Woods.

Complete info: www.aacps.org/summermeals

Next stop: The Bahamas! Ms. Vain Alexiou is savoring grilled branzino, octopus, and chili green beans while soaking up island life. ☀️🐟 🏝️ 🌊#SavorTheSummer #ParkPRIDE

#SavorTheSummer takes us to breakfast at The Inn at Tacaro Estate! Ms. Vilicic is enjoying her annual end-of-the-school-year getaway, one delicious bite at a time. 🥐☕☀️#ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Next stop on our #SavorTheSummer tour… New Mexico! 🌮☀️ Ms. Bresson and her 89-year-old mom are savoring street tacos and making sweet summer memories together. #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Cue the applause! 👏🏆 From PRIDE Awards to the PRIDE Cup (🏆🐾 Bay Retrievers!) to our first-ever Staff Superlatives, we wrapped up the year with lots to celebrate! 💙 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Welcome to #SavorTheSummer! First stop of summer? Starbucks. ☕😎 Some things never change! Follow along as Team SPMS shares their favorite summer treats, travels, and adventures! 💙 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

A great school year deserves a great send-off! ☕🥐💙 Thank you to our amazing PTO for treating our teachers and staff to breakfast and coffee on the last day. We’re so grateful for your generosity and support throughout the year! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

7th grade: COMPLETE. ✔️ 8th grade: LOADING… ⏳😎 Have an amazing summer, future 8th graders! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZqLOEkxC4g/?igsh=cHQ4bzlwODdkNGhx #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Teacher mode: OFF. Summer mode: ON. ✌️☀️ Wishing everyone a fun and relaxing break! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZqLJuoRnOP/?igsh=N2M4aWlpZWx4eDUw #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

7th Grade Waves enjoying Field Day! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed