Walter S. Mills-Parole Elementary School building

School Hours

Elementary school students are the first in class each morning, followed by high school students and then middle schools. Hours for all schools can be found at www.aacps.org/schoolhours.

To sign up to receive email and text message notifications when there are impacts to bus routes, go to www.aacps.org/buses

Back To School Immunizations written on chalkboard

Required Immunizations

Students must have required immunizations or an approved exemption to attend school. A complete list of vaccinations required of all students in Maryland can be found at www.aacps.org/schoolvaccinations.

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School Meals

AACPS recognizes that School Meals are an important part of our students’ health and wellness. For information about meals, including menus and a way to apply for free and reduced-price meals, go to www.aacps.org/nutrition.

Back to school events artwork

Back to School Events

Schools across the county will host Back To School events beginning in August to allow familes to meet students and learn more about school schedules and policies. Schedule: www.aacps.org/2425btsevents.

Crofton High School Field Hockey champions

Athletics

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has one of the state's premiere athletics programs. For information on programs and competition schedules, go to www.aacps.org/athletics.

School buses

Bus Schedules

More than 67,000 students will be transported to and from school on buses or in alternative vehicles this year. Schedules for the 2024-2025 school year can be found at www.aacps.org/buses.

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A/B Schedules

AACPS high schools and middle schools operate on A Day and B Day schedules, with most classes being held every other day. The schedule can be found at www.aacps.org/abday2425.

Parent Handbook and Student Handbook covers

Parent and Student handbooks

Complete information about programs and student rights and responsibilities can be found in the Parent and Student handbooks. www.aacps.org/parenthandbook www.aacps.org/studenthandbook

AACPS Mobile App screen

Mobile App

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has a new mobile app that makes staying informed easier than ever before. Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play today!