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!
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
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Join us on the Solley School Playground for a fun morning or afternoon with friends, popsicles, and the chance to meet our new school leadership team!
Come say hello to:
Principal Ms. Snyder
Assistant Principal Mrs. Manning
Assistant Principal Mrs. Hollandsworth
📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
🕘 9:00–10:00 a.m. OR 🕞 3:30–4:30 p.m.
We can't wait to welcome our Solley families and kick off an amazing school year together!
Please note: All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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
• 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
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell marks the start of summer vacation next week and expresses his gratitude to the staff and families who helped students belong, grow, and succeed this school year. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/P-DSc74ZmcQ
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/B2mXcc1bZQU
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
🎶 Join Us for the Solley Spring Concert! 🎶
Come celebrate the hard work and musical talents of our student musicians on Tuesday, June 2nd in the Solley Cafetorium!
🎻 String Orchestra Performance begins at 6:00 PM
🎺 Concert Band: Performance begins at 7:00 PM
We are excited to showcase all that our students have accomplished this year. Families and friends are invited to attend and support our amazing performers!
#SolleyElementary #SpringConcert #StudentMusicians
🔗View our June/July 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Summer Meals
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy: HS Athletics
‣ Summer events at your local library & in the community
‣ County & community resources
...and more!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on the excitement and pride of graduation season across AACPS over the next two weeks. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
Dear Families,
Our latest edition of May/June News from the Nest is now available! We encourage you to take a few minutes to review the newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, reminders, and highlights from around our school community. A lot is happening, and we want to make sure you stay informed and connected.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell discusses the newly approved policy regarding personal care and toileting needs, formalizing practices already in place across our schools to support all students. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students and families to Solley Elementary’s Kindergarten Orientation! Join us to meet the Solley staff, make new friends, and enjoy a popsicle on our playground.
📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Solley Elementary School
This informational session is for incoming kindergarten students and their parents. We can’t wait to meet you and help your child get ready for an amazing school year!
If you have any questions, please contact the school at 667-492-3670.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Solley Elementary School
Dear Families,
Our Spring Book Fair is just around the corner, May 18th through May 22nd, and we are excited to welcome students and families for a fun week filled with great books!The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new stories, build their home libraries, and encourage a love of reading. Students will have the chance to shop during the school day, and we hope families can join us as well on Thursday, May 21st, from 2:45-6:00 PM.
Please click here for more information, including how to add money to their eWallet account (only for book fair). If you would like to Sign Up to help with our Spring Book Fair, please click the link here.
Happy Reading!
Denise Taylor
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reinforces his message regarding the importance of respect and civility throughout the AACPS community. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 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.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
