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Family Link
June/July 2026 |
From School & Family Partnerships
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Summer Meals & Food Resources
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Maryland Sun Bucks Program |
Maryland SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during the summer break when school meals are unavailable.
Families who qualify for the Maryland SUN Bucks program will receive $40 for June, July, and August (a total of $120) for each eligible student.
Apply for the MD Sun Bucks Program at https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/.
If you have any questions, call 1-800-332-6347 and select the Maryland SUN Bucks option.
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June 16, 2026
Last day for students in pre-k through 11th grade |
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June 19, 2026
Schools & Offices Closed |
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June 23, 2026
Schools & Offices Closed |
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July 3, 2026
Schools & Offices Closed |
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1st day of Secondary Summer School |
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June Board of Education Meetings |
Public Session: Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 pm
Public Session: Wednesday, July 22, 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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2026-2027 School Calendar |
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Virtual Secondary Summer School |
Secondary Summer School will focus on a virtual delivery method only, which provides flexibility and accessibility for all participants.
Visit the Virtual Summer School site for registration and information.
School counselors MUST start the registration process BEFORE parents can start the online registration for their child.
Parent registration: June 24 - June 26
Summer Session Dates: July 6 - July 30
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm
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Anne Arundel County Police Department's Junior Officer Day
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Join the Anne Arundel County Police Department for Junior Officer Day! This event is for families with children ages 5-12 years. Registration is required.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Arundel Mills Mall Dining Pavilion
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Register for Junior Officer Day
Events include:
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Fingerprint demonstrations & take-home kits
- Photo booth
- Police vehicles
- Craft stations
- Kid-friendly obstacle course
- Razz the police comfort dog!
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Family Engagement Tip of the Month |
How to prevent the Summer Slide |
☀️ Summer is a time for fun, rest, and making memories. It’s also a great opportunity to help children continue building on everything they learned during the school year, so let the summer learning adventures begin!
What is the “Summer Slide”?
The “Summer Slide” happens when students lose some of the academic progress they made during the school year over summer break. The good news? Learning can happen anywhere - at home, outdoors, on trips, or during everyday activities!
Here are a few easy and enjoyable ways families can help keep learning going all summer long:
📖 Read Every Day: Books, magazines, graphic novels, recipes, signs, or even game instructions all count! Let children choose topics they enjoy and make reading part of your daily routine.
🍳 Cook Together: Cooking is full of learning opportunities! Practice reading directions, measuring ingredients, exploring cultures, and learning the science behind food.
🏛️ Explore Your Community: Visit museums, parks, libraries, historical landmarks, or community events. Learning comes alive through hands-on experiences and local adventures.
⚽ Stay Active: Physical activity supports healthy bodies and healthy brains. Encourage movement through sports, swimming, bike rides, dancing, walks, or outdoor games.
🎯 Set Simple Summer Goals: Create fun, realistic goals together, like reading a certain number of books, practicing math facts, or trying new activities. Celebrate progress with small rewards, family outings, or special treats.
Most importantly, enjoy the summer together! Small moments of learning each day can make a big difference when students return to school in the fall, ready to succeed.
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AACPS High School Athletics & Family ID |
Is your student interested in becoming a high school student-athlete and playing sports in AACPS? Learn all about the athletics programs offered in AACPS high schools and the process for becoming a student-athlete. From eligibility requirements to registration and tryouts, find out everything you need to know to participate in sports!
For more information and to access forms such as the sports physical, visit the AACPS Athletics website at www.aacps.org/athletics.
High school athletes must register in Family ID to participate. Watch the videos below for instructions on registering in Family ID:
How to register a student-athlete in Family ID
Cómo inscribir a un atleta en Family ID
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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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Register for free English Classes! |
The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Anne Arundel County offers free English as a second language classes. For more information, call 410-295-3434. |
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The AACPS Athletics Department provides students with opportunities to build teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and school pride through a wide range of athletic programs. AACPS offers 23 high school varsity and junior varsity sports in the fall, winter, and spring seasons, including a Unified Sports Program through the Special Olympics. The middle school athletics program continues to expand opportunities for students in grades 6 to 8. Families can find information about athletic eligibility, schedules, registration, forms, and team updates through the athletics webpage and school athletic portals.
You can catch up on the latest AACPS athletics news by tuning into the three athletics TV programs sponsored by AACPS: The Next Level, Athletes in Action, and The Score. These shows are available to view on the AACPS YouTube channel.
For more information about middle and high school athletics, visit www.aacps.org/athletics.
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Anne Arundel County Public Library |
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Summer @ Your Library
The summer is a cool time to visit your public library! From June 1 - August 31, kids, teens, and adults can participate in games and attend events, and win fun prizes along the way!
Join AACPL to Unearth A Story and spend Summer @ Your Library!
Check out all the summer programs offered for kids, teens, and adults across the county at www.aacpl.net/summer!
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For Kids: Summer Quest - Help our friend Sneaks travel down the trail to find buried treasure!
For Teens: Choose Your Own Adventure - Read or do activities to earn points and win prizes!
For Adults: Wild Card Bingo - Challenge yourself and get entered into a chance to win four (4) airline tickets!
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Library Happenings: June/July/August
There's so much to do, learn about, and enjoy this summer. You can find programs and activities for all ages in the summer edition of Library Happenings.
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Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks |
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HERoes on the HERizon Camp
Apply now for the HERoes on the HERizon Camp, July 13 - 17, 2026! Applications are open to young women in high school and college in Maryland. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 5.
View camp details and apply online
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Anne Arundel County Health Department & Social Services |
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During the summer season, Anne Arundel County will make several County facilities available to community members for temporary relief in response to any prolonged periods of excessive heat and humidity.
All facilities are accessible and have air conditioning, water, and restroom facilities. Medical care will not be available and anyone experiencing or observing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1. Pets are not allowed in any of these County facilities. Accommodations will be made for service animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Anyone who needs sheltering, special accommodations, or for public inquiries, contact the Crisis Warmline at (410) 768-5522.
For locations, hours, and other information, visit Anne Arundel County Emergency Management.
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May Volunteer of the Month
SSG Julio Hernandez
Pershing Hill ES
For his outstanding dedication, creative vision, and selfless service in support of the Pershing Hill Elementary School community.
Nominate someone for Volunteer of the Month!
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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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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.
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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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