Anne Arundel County Public Schools
We are excited for our 37th Annual Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids campaign!
Bring Food to your local school or donate online!
Did you know?
Food insecurity impacts a child's ability to learn.
Every dollar collected is equivalent to 1 pound of food.
1 in 8 families in Anne Arundel County struggle with food insecurity.
Monetary donations help the Food Bank purchase exactly what is needed for our community.
School & Family Partnerships invites parents and caregivers to a Family Involvement Conference.
Classrooms Today. Careers Tomorrow.
Saturday, November 9
Severn Run High School
Our keynote speaker will address the success of school to career pathways, followed by breakout sessions focusing on preparing our students for future careers.
More information and registration coming soon at aacps.org/familyconference.
October 3
Schools Closed
Rosh Hashanah
October 15
2-Hour Early Dismissal
Professional Development
October 28 & 29
2-Hour Early Dismissal
End of marking period
October 15
Unity Day
Wear orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
AACPS Magnet Programs
Fall Magnet information sessions are held throughout October, both in-person and virtually.
Applications for Magnet programs for the 2025-2026 school year are accepted October 7 - November 7, 2024
What is bullying?
According to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, ”bullying occurs when one person or a group of people is perceived as being more powerful than another and takes advantage of that power through repeated physical assaults, threats of harm, intimidation, or by purposefully excluding a person from a valued social group.”
How can I help my child understand how bullying is different from mean behavior?
School Counselors talk with students about recognizing and preventing bullying. Reach out to your school counselor for more information.
Bullying is MOO:
Mean
Over time
On Purpose
What can I do with my children to help prevent bullying?
Keep communication open - By having regular conversations with your children, you can learn about their social environments. Use real situations to discuss how to handle conflict.
Talk with an adult - Encourage your child to talk to a trusted adult when they see or experience mean behavior. Even if it’s not bullying, an adult can help stop it before it turns into bullying.
Become an Upstander - Teach your children how to move from being a bystander to an upstander, by speaking up when they witness bullying.
What is Bullying, Harassment & Intimidation?
What is bullying, what can you do about it, and how can you stop it? Detailed are MSDE and AACPS policies, as well as how to report alleged bullying, harassment, or intimidation. For more information about AACPS's anti-bullying initiative, visit the site for Anti-Bullying Reporting.
Hispanic Wellness Celebration
October 14, 6:00pm at Annapolis Middle School
Join us for a fun and relaxing event for all ages, where families can bond and
practice Yoga together.
express artistic talents.
learn about school and community resources.
Almuerzo y Aprendizaje
El Equipo de alcance de familias para nacimientos a cinco años de AACPS y la Academia Familiar de AACPS están organizando un almuerzo virtual y una sesión de aprendizaje presentado en español.
25 de octubre
12:00pm-1:00pm
La inscripción es limitada; por favor, regístrese lo antes posible.
Este evento es para familias que desean aprender sobre los hitos del desarrollo infantil temprano y qué pasos tomar si tienen inquietudes sobre el desarrollo de su hijo pequeño.
AACPL is a proud participant in the Maryland STEM Festival, October 18-November 17. Find STEM programs at your local branch on the website.
Trace your family history and discover top genealogical resources at the library and at home.
Fall Fun Day at Kinder Farm Park on Saturday, October 12.
Fall Harvest Festival at Historic Hancock's Resolution on Sunday, October 13.
Children's Bike Rodeo & Family Fun Safari
Sunday, October 6
Join the children's bike rodeo and 2.6 mile family bike safari ride at Kinder Farm Park.
School Vision and Hearing Screenings
Anne Arundel County Department of Health vision and hearing technicians and school nurses conduct mandated vision and hearing screenings in public schools each year. The screenings are for children in preschool, kindergarten, first and eighth grade, and for students new to Anne Arundel County schools.
Volunteer of the Month
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
We can't wait to see what we do together this year!
https://www.aacps.org/
volunteer
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.
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.
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.
in a shelter
in a motel or campground due to lack of adequate accommodation
in a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station
doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
If you believe your children may be eligible, or know a child who is, contact your local school and ask to speak to the Pupil Personnel Worker. All school phone numbers and additional information can be found on the Homeless Students section of the AACPS website.
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