Summer Meals

Meals available at 23 Open Meal Sites and Mobile Meal Sites throughout the county.
Specific site information will be added to the online version of this newsletter in June.
All meal information will be available at www.aacps.org/summermeals no later than June 4.

Feed your body:

We have exciting changes to both Open Meal Sites and Mobile Meal Sites for this summer!

Feed your mind:

One day a week, at our 16 Mobile Meal Sites, pick up a book when you pick up your meal! Books in English and Español are donated and distributed by AACPS Library Media Services and Anne Arundel County Public Library. Exact sites and days will be added to the online version of this newsletter in June.

Dates to Remember

June 12 & 13
2- Hour Early Dismissal
End of Marking Period

June 13
Last Day of School

June 19
Schools & Offices Closed
Juneteenth

July 2
First Day of Secondary Summer School

July 4
Schools & Offices Closed
Independence Day

Add the 2025-2026 School Year dates to your calendar!

Family Engagement Tip of the Month

Summer = Swimming

As the weather warms up and swimming season is around the corner, now is a great time to remind ourselves how to keep our kids safe in and around water.

Why is Water Safety important?

Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional-injury related death among children 19 and under.
Drowning happens every day in pools, hot tubs, and in natural bodies of water.
A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line, or apply sunscreen.
Our county has over 533 miles of shoreline so our kids are near water regularly.

What can I do to ensure my family is Water Safe?

Learn to swim! Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks offers year-round swim lessons and there are many private classes throughout the county.
Water Smarts - Never swim alone, even if you are a great swimmer. Know your own limitations.
Water Watcher - Provide close attention to children swimming, teach children to always ask for permission to go near water, and swim in lifeguarded areas when possible.

Alive Solutions has tested different colors of swimsuits in pools with white bottoms, pools with dark bottoms, and lakes. See what color suits help keep your kids in view!

Family Academy

Parental Rights in Special Education

The third week of June is Learning Disabilities Week
There are parental rights and procedural safeguards in special education, including federal and state laws and legal processes, that are involved in an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and an Individualized Education Program (IEP). For more parent resources about parental rights, visit the AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services.

Parental Rights in Special Education
(en español)

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International Families

Immigrant Heritage Month aims to honor and recognize the contributions and diverse cultures of immigrants to the country.

This month-long celebration helps raise awareness about the importance of immigrants and fosters a more inclusive and diverse society.

National Immigrant Heritage Month

The significance of National Immigrant Heritage Month lies in its mission to promote understanding and appreciation for the immigrant experience and the valuable contributions immigrants have made and continue to make to American society.

Immigrants have played a vital role in shaping the nation’s history, economy, culture, and society across various fields such as science, arts, sports, and technology. It encourages communities to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures and stories brought by immigrants and highlights the shared values and dreams that unite people from different backgrounds.

Department Spotlight

Anne Arundel County Public Library

Summer @ Your Library 2025

This annual initiative promotes connection and learning by encouraging everyone to read or get active during summer. From June 1-August 31, kids, teens and adults can play games and attend events to win fabulous prizes along the way.

From reading and music, to wildlife and magic, there is something for everyone this Summer @ Your Library!

Kids: Summer Quest - Help our friend, Sneaks, travel down the trail to complete their artistic masterpiece!

Teens: Choose Your Own Adventure - Read or do activities to earn points and win prizes!

Adults: Wild Card Bingo - Challenge yourself and get entered into a chance to win 4 airline tickets!

Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks

Summer Break at North Arundel Aquatic Center

From single day programs to week-long camps, kids will enjoy activities, games, crafts, and, of course, swimming!

Registration

Explore Recreation and Parks Program guide

Spring & Summer Program Guide

Photography Day at Historic London Town

Do you have a budding photographer? Dive into a 90-minute workshop led by professional photographers in your choice of macro, landscape, or portrait photography.

Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Recreational Water Quality

Are you ready to enjoy the water on our county's 534 miles of coastline this summer?

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health takes samples from more than 80 County beaches where people swim or engage in activities that may result in ingestion of recreational water. The water is tested for enterococci, bacteria that come from the intestines of all warm-blooded animals and are associated with fecal contamination.

Sign up for water quality alerts, read the water quality reports, and see a list of closings and advisories on the Department of Health site.

Preemptive Rainfall Advisory
After rainfall, all Anne Arundel County beaches are under a no swimming/no direct water contact advisory for at least 48 hours due to predicted high bacterial levels.

Volunteers

May Volunteers of the Month

Eric Ashby-Bey
Joseph Parker
Terrell Freeman
of Together We Rise

They inspire a sense of belonging, growth, and success that will leave a lasting mark on our school and community.

Nominate someone for Volunteer of the Month

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of the AACPS school community. By offering your time and talent, you enrich the education of our students, support our staff, and serve families in our community.

https://www.aacps.org/
volunteer

Virtual Volunteer Portal

Record the hours you volunteer outside of school!

Your accurate data not only helps us thank you, it also serves as an in-kind contribution when the school system applies for grants.

Ask at your school's office if you don't have a login.

Youth Experiencing Homelessness

The federal McKinney-Vento Act ensures all children who live in any of the following situations have a right to enroll in school and receive transportation by request.