🎶 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

1 day ago, Solley Elementary School
Spring Concert

🔗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!

1 day ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
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
5 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 28, 2026

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.

11 days ago, Solley Elementary School
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
12 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- May 21, 2026

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

14 days ago, Solley Elementary School
Kindergarten Orientation

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

18 days ago, Solley Elementary School
Spring Book Fair May 18-22
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
19 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 14, 2026
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
26 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026
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.
27 days ago, AACPS
AACPS Apple logo
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.
27 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
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.
27 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art

🎭✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎭

Join us for Solley Elementary’s Drama Club Performance of Aladdin Jr. on Friday, May 8 at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)! Enjoy an enchanting evening filled with music, adventure, and unforgettable performances by our talented students.🎟 Tickets: $5 at the door (cash/credit; surcharge applies) Children 3 & under are FREE
🍿 Concessions available before the show

Bring your family and friends and experience the magic of live theater we can’t wait to see you there!

about 1 month ago, Solley Elementary School
Drama Club Flyer
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
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026
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.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Joe Bigsby, Teacher of the Year

🌸🎶 Join Us for Our Spring Chorus Concert! 🎶🌸

Solley Elementary School is excited to present our Spring Chorus Concert on Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 PM!

Our talented students have been working hard and can’t wait to share their music with you. Come out and support them for a beautiful evening of song and celebration!

👕 Performer Dress Code: Black on bottom, white on top

We hope to see all of our families there! 💐
#SolleyElementary #SpringConcert26

about 1 month ago, Solley Elementary School
Spring Chorus Concert – April 30 at 6:00 PM
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.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
2027-2028 School Year Calendar Artwork
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

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 23, 2026

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.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Sara Hamdaoui
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.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
2025-26 School Year calendar artwork