Three county schools have landed in the national spotlight with honors from Special Olympics North America for the ways in which they cultivate climates of kindness and acceptance by providing inclusive sports and programs for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Old Mill Middle School South, Arundel High School and Glen Burnie High School have been named Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner schools, adding to Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) stellar legacy dating back to 2010 with Special Olympics Maryland. Of the 19 schools in Maryland with the distinction, 12 are in AACPS. Old Mill Middle School South is the first middle school in Maryland to earn the award.
For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2428360.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily#OurStory #ExperienceInclusion #UnifiedMD
about 2 hours ago, AACPS
In Partnership with the Office of Family and School Partnerships and Anne Arundel Community College, Nantucket is excited to offer FREE English Basic Skills Classes for Adults this upcoming fall. Join us on Thursday, September 18 for registration night from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning September 30 at 6:00 PM.
about 20 hours ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
Mark your calendars for the You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. 📅 Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Registration information is coming soon! Dates: Each session is scheduled 5:30 pm -7:30 pm: 🔹 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Southern Middle School🔹 Monday, November 17, 2025 - Northeast High School🔹 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Annapolis Middle School🔹 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Severn Run High School
1 day ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
AACPS’ new Learning Management System, Canvas, gives parents and guardians access to view their student’s assignments, grades, and class announcements. If you haven’t yet created your AACPSConnect parent account to access the Canvas Parent mobile app, here’s a quick guide. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/n0or1sv3OLY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/LwN6vOHvhaY
2 days ago, AACPS
Join the Nantucket PTA 9/16 4:00- closing for their 1st Ledos Pizza Spirit Night. A portion of all sales made will be donated to the PTA. We hope to see you there!
3 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will decide what redistricting plan or plans to move forward to public hearing and on initial approval of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
For more details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2416558.
5 days ago, AACPS
We are honored to announce Nantucket's nomination for Anne Arundel County Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kelly Spadaro! Congratulations Mrs. Spadaro!
5 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
7:40 a.m ., 9/12/25: An accident has closed westbound Route 50 in Annapolis near Route 450. This will cause delays in students being transported to school this morning, most notably in the Annapolis, Broadneck, and South River clusters. At this time, all buses will make all stops but there will likely be delays in getting to some stops. Families transporting students to school in those clusters this morning and staff traveling to schools in those clusters should allow additional time for travel.
5 days ago, AACPS
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell salutes Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM6 days ago, AACPS
Eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools seniors have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), moving them one step closer to earning a piece of the $26 million worth of prestigious National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. For details, go to
http://aacps.org/article/2409644.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
7 days ago, AACPS
We are looking forward to Back to School Night tonight from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. If you are not able to join us, please check out the message from Nantucket founnd at
https://tinyurl.com/3twayy85. Watch your Rooms account on 9/11 for information shared by each grade-level.
7 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
NES Back to School Night is scheduled for September 10th from 5-6:30 PM.
This adult event provides an opportunity for parents/caregivers to visit classrooms, hear from School Administrators and PTA, learn about curriculum and instruction, and ask grade level specific questions.
10 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
Hello Starfish Families,
Be on the lookout for a colorful Book Buddy Lanyard coming home soon!
You will find important information about a safe and easy way your family can help our school get the essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. It will also let you know how your child can win fun prizes just for helping!
Thanks,
Nantucket Elementary School
10 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
12 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
12 days ago, AACPS
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the benefits of AACPS’ free mobile app. Students, families, and community members can download the app to stay in the know on all things related to the school district – including weather closings and other announcements.
https://youtu.be/jI9Y4arClGU#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
13 days ago, AACPS
Athletics and other extracurricular activities are getting under way. Please take a minute to read the latest message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that sets expectations for attendees at these events. www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage. #BelongGrowSucced #AACPSFamily
14 days ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today presented a $230.2 million FY2027 capital budget recommendation to the Board of Education that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2393020.
14 days ago, AACPS
Help your students to Beat the Bell!
Any student who arrives to school late, 8:01 AM or later, must be signed into the school office by an adult. Please park your vehicle in a parking space, ring the doorbell and come into the school office to sign in your child(ren).
If you are pulling into the bus or car rider loop and your child will not make it into the front door by 8:01 AM, please do not drop off your student. Park and come in. Parents will be called back to school if their student arrives to the front door without a parent.
Students who Beat the Bell will be entered into a weekly drawing.
15 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2384354.
19 days ago, AACPS
