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Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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- Back to School Events
- Bus schedules
- School hours & A/B day schedules
- Required immunizations
- Parent & Student handbooks
- School meals
- Athletics
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| - Technology support resources
- Instructional technology resources for students & families
- Support for the Canvas Learning Management System
- Weather decisions & canceled/rescheduled events
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Complete these important school forms & download parent/guardian apps for the 26-27 school year. If you need assistance, visit the Family Academy for tutorials. |
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2026-2027 School Calendar |
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Schools Open for Grades 1-5, 6, & 9 |
Schools Open for Grades 1-12 |
Staggered Openings for ECSE, Pre-K, & K |
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August Board of Education Meetings |
Public Session: Wednesday, August 19, 12:00 pm
For Board of Education meeting calendars, opportunities to comment, and other Board documents, visit the Board of Education site. |
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Join us for a Math Family Night to learn about Maryland’s new mathematics policy for this school year, how it impacts elementary, middle, and high school mathematics, and resources available to support you and your student. Register for one of three sessions! Event dates (all events are from 6:00 - 7:00 PM)
Aug. 4 at Severn Run High School
Aug. 5 at Lindale Middle School
Aug. 6 at South River High School Interpreters are available upon request. We hope to see you there! |
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Back to School Community Events |
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| Ready, Set, to School!
Back to School Event Saturday, August 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries Library at Westfield Annapolis Mall
Register for this event! Assistance with:
- Applying for free school lunches
- Emergency contact cards
- Free vaccines
- County resources
- Food pantry |
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6th Annual Back to School Block Party!
A day of resources, fun, & community connection! Saturday, August 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Van Bokkelen Elementary School
1140 Reece Road
Severn, MD 21144 No registration necessary. - Free backpacks & school supplies
- Health & wellness resources
- Educational resources
- Youth activities & entertainment
- Community services & support
- Food & Family Fun |
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AACPS Mentorships Conference |
Save the date for the upcoming mentoring conference on September 26th, 2026, 9am-4pm, at Severn Run High School! The conference will be open to mentors, mentees, and potential mentors More information to come soon. Learn about AACPS Mentorship Program at www.aacps.org/mentoring.
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Family Engagement Tip of the Month |
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August is here - the month we enjoy our final days of summer vacation and get ready for a fresh new school year. As we soak in the dog days of summer, here are a few tips to help you prepare. |
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Check your school website for any needed school supplies, including a backpack, lunch box, and water bottle.
- Prepare your uniforms. Check with your school about uniform sales and giveaways. *Not all schools require uniforms.
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Add funds to your school lunch account or Apply for Free and Reduced Meals.
- Set up a homework/study/reading space at home
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Make a plan for where backpacks, lunch boxes, and other school materials will be kept.
- Add the school dates to your personal calendar.
- Set bedtime expectations (yes, even for teens!) to create a healthy sleep routine.
- Enjoy your last few weeks of summer break with the family!
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Tax-free Week in Maryland is Sunday, August 9 - Saturday, August 15! Items eligible for tax-free week include certain clothing, footwear, backpacks, and bookbags. Tax-free week information & FAQs |
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- Complete the Emergency Card Verification Form
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Apply for free or reduced-price school meals
- Download the AACPS Mobile App
- Set up your PowerSchool Parent Portal account & complete an attendance Form
- Access student grades and assignments in Canvas
- and more!
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Stay tuned for Family Academy Events in 2026-2027! |
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Community Resources for International Families |
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools resources
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Anne Arundel County Government resources
- Community resources
- Legal resources
- Mental health resources
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| English Basic Skills Classes |
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Student Service Learning (SSL) helps AACPS students build leadership skills while making a positive impact in their communities. In addition to completing the Maryland graduation requirement, students can explore volunteer opportunities through the ServeAACPS Student Service-Learning Portal and join the Student Service-Learning Leadership Team to expand their service and leadership experiences.
The AACPS Service Learning program has received national recognition, including being named a 2025 Gold Ribbon School District by Youth Service America. Service Learning Manager Lori Fowler was also honored with the National Youth Leadership Council's Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award for her outstanding leadership in the field.
Learn more at www.aacps.org/servicelearning. |
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Anne Arundel County Public Library |
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Free passes for Anne Arundel County parks! |
The Anne Arundel County Public Library offers free 7-day, nonrenewable park passes (funded by the Library Foundation) that provide admission for one private, non-commercial vehicle with up to 11 passengers to six Anne Arundel County parks. The pass excludes certain amenities and reservations, including the Fort Smallwood boat launch, Mayo Beach reservations, some Beverly Triton reservations, photography sessions, pavilion rentals, and ice skating, so visitors should check Recreation & Parks for current hours and restrictions.
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| Library Happenings in August |
Wind down your summer at your public library!
It's not too late to participate in AACPL's Summer @ Your Library. Adventure awaits for readers of all ages! Visit aacpl.net/summer for details.
You can find end-of-summer programs and activities for all ages in AACPL's Library Happenings newsletter. |
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Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks |
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Discover Anne Arundel County Parks! |
Discover regional and community parks, trails, natural areas, historic sites and water access. The Park Finder app helps you find parks by name, by type of activity, or parks near your home.
For more information about Recreation & Parks programs, visit www.aacounty.org/recreation-parks |
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Anne Arundel County Health Department & Social Services |
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Vaccination Programs for students & families |
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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.
www.aacps.org/volunteer
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What is it?
The Volunteer Portal allows volunteers to easily manage their volunteer activities - track hours outside of school, view and update their profile, and communicate with other volunteers. Why is it important? - Volunteer recognition
- Provides AACPS data for state, federal, & private grant applications
- Required MSDE reports used for state, federal, & private funding When volunteering, you’re a volunteer, not a visitor! School office staff must sign you in and out as a volunteer for your volunteer hours to be recorded accurately.
Contact your school today to create your Volunteer Portal account to record the hours you volunteer outside of school! |
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Youth Experiencing Homelessness |
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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. |
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