VIP Day is a WES tradition where pre-registered guests such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other special adults are invited to visit their student at school and experience a glimpse of their day.
This year’s theme, Heroes in the Making, celebrates the important role that caring adults play in the lives of our children. Our VIPs are everyday heroes who support, encourage, and inspire our students as they grow and learn. During the visit, we will highlight how these special people help our students become the “heroes in the making” we see every day at WES.
Please pre-register on this link: https://forms.gle/j5NstZRyEV6gS2eM9
Monday: Wear Corkran gear/colors (Red, White, Black)
Tuesday: Dress for Success – Interview attire 👔
Wednesday: Workout Wednesday – Athlete gear or dress like your favorite PE teacher 🏃♀️
Thursday: Dream Big – Wear PJs 😴
Friday: College or Career – Wear college gear or dress as your future job 🎓
Let’s have fun celebrating our futures! ✨
In celebration of Music Month, join us for our First Friday Family Fun Night as we enjoy Karaoke at 6 pm. There will be Music, Singing, Food & Raffles!!!
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
Ready to focus on YOU in 2026?
Join us for an empowering Parent Academy session, Gallop to Greatness, where you’ll learn practical strategies for mental health, affirmations, and conflict resolution—all while creating your own inspiring vision board!
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Woodside Elementary Cafe
RSVP: https://forms.gle/DadhHpXu46o5Ddio6 or call/text 410-570-2396
Limited space available to 10 women from each of the following schools: Quarterfield, Oakwood, and Woodside ES. First-come, first-served. Interpreter and Childcare will be available if requested.
Enjoy dinner, connect with other amazing women, and take home door prizes! This is your chance to set intentions, build confidence, and create the life you deserve.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
- English: https://youtu.be/IG7J-0MtI2w
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/d_rCnqtza1A
The 2026 MSDE Special Education Parent Survey will be available on or about Monday, March 2, 2026, for parents and guardians of AACPS students with lEPs.
Please watch for mailed surveys and emails from MSDE or AACPS.
Visit the AACPS website for more information when the survey opens.
4:55 p.m., 2/23/26: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and operate on normal schedules on Tuesday, February 24. Families, students, and employees should prepare for cold temperatures tomorrow morning and allow additional time to safely travel to and from schools, offices, and bus stops.
Any change in the status of school district operations for February 24 will be announced on Tuesday morning through normal channels.
7:45 p.m., 2/22/26: Due to expected worsening adverse weather and travel conditions overnight, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Monday, February 23. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Please note that both the start times and length of the virtual learning day have changed to align them with the length of the in-person school day. Schools will begin instruction at 8:30 or 8:45 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.
With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees should work remotely on February 23. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
Any additional changes to the status of school district operations for Monday, February 23, will be announced Monday morning.
We are excited to host our annual College and Career Day on March 13th!
We are excited for our upcoming Career Day. We are still looking for volunteers, please consider sharing your expertise with our students!
Thank you!
Woodside Elementary
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is monitoring the weather forecast for potential inclement weather Sunday into Monday. As a reminder, our school district has used all three of the inclement weather days built into the calendar. Should another inclement weather day be needed on Monday or any other future day, it is our intention to switch to virtual learning instructional schedules. This would avoid adding a day to the end of the school year.
Students are being reminded today to take their assigned devices home with them and keep them charged through the weekend.
Virtual learning schedules, which have been updated since the last storm, can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules.
- English: https://youtu.be/l3xLkufytPU
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/6YNMfGBupRg
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County tonight unanimously voted to reappoint Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell to a second four-year term leading the fourth largest school district in Maryland.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716521.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.
Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
English: https://youtu.be/dclsqM69-mc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/IQZPBiVtS8E
Join us for Dine and Discuss 6 pm-8 pm on 2/12 and/ or 3/12. This is a catered dinner with a community partner presenting on Financial Health (Feb) and Mental Health (March). Limit to 20 families, don't delay, sign up today https://forms.gle/7R7QXXigXZzqBa7f6. For more information, contact Mrs Colleton-Pearsell at 410-570-2396.
