Find all the information you need for Back to School on the AACPS website:
Schedules
Buses
Back to School Events
Parent & Student Handbooks
School Meals
And More!
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Back to School
Stay Connected This School Year
Stay on top of your student's work, assignments, and grades in PowerSchool.
Stay on top of news and communication through our new AACPS app.
Dates to Remember
August 26
Schools Open
Grades 1-5, 6, & 9
August 27
Schools Open
Grades 1-12
August 28-30
Staggered Opening
ECI, PreK, Kindergarten
September 2
Schools and Offices Closed
Labor Day
Back to School Nights
Back to School Nights begin in late August and continue into September. Find your school's scheduled events on the AACPS Back to School Events list.
2024-2025 School Calendar
Fill in your personal calendar with school dates and schedules from the 2024-2025 school calendar.
Family Engagement Tip of the Month
Engaging With Your Child's Teacher
How can you partner with your child’s teacher?
Your Child’s Teacher is Your Ally - Everyone wants your child to succeed, so keep the teacher in the loop by letting them know about issues and concerns you have.
Seek Clarification - If you are concerned about something that happened at school, ask the teacher for more information to best understand the situation.
Make an Appointment - Along with parent teacher conferences, teachers are happy to meet with you at other times during the school year. Make an appointment with them so that they can give you their full attention.
Reinforce Concepts at Home - Whether it’s behavior expectations or academic skills, support and reinforce the strategies used at school to help your child succeed.
Family Academy
Parent Portal
Creating a Parent Portal account allows parents and guardians to view and monitor their student's progress in their classes and access important school forms. Parents/guardians can also choose to receive notifications about student attendance and grades. Learn how to set up a Parent Portal account to access all of these features and stay connected.
International Families
Bilingual Facilitators provide support and services to our schools and international families. We:
ensure all families feel welcome in our schools
assist with registration and transfers
explain to families all about school programs, policies, and procedures
and more!
Anne Arundel County Public Library
From early learners to graduate students, spanning language learning to educator resources, the library offers a wide variety of tools to prepare you for the upcoming academic year.
Driving Simulator now available at Busch Annapolis Library. Stop by to try a driving course!
Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks
Jug Bay Kayak Experience
September 21, 8am-1pm
Paddle along the shore and marsh edges looking for beavers, muskrats, osprey, and more!
Is your high-schooler looking for a part-time job? Read more about child care aide opportunities!
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
School Health
The School Health Services Program provides care for more than 85,000 students in more than 125 schools and educational centers in Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Volunteers
Volunteer of the Month
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
We can't wait to see what we do together this year!
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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.
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.
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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