🧹✨You've Been Elphaba-ed!🧹✨ 💚💖 Volunteers Needed for the Wicked Dance! 💚💖 Nantucket Families, we need YOUR magic! The Wicked Dance is just around the corner on Friday, November 14th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Nantucket ES, but we can't make this night happen without some amazing volunteers! Come cast a spell of help! Ready to get WICKED? Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E45ACA729A2F58-60042740-wicked#/ A Quick Note on Tickets! Don't forget that all attending families must pre-register for the dance (yes, even if you are volunteering!): https://nantucketelementarypta.membershiptoolkit.com/home See you in the Emerald City!
about 6 hours ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
wicked dance
The Board of Education today eliminated all but one of the six Phase 2 redistricting plans that had been under consideration and created a single amended plan to move forward to public hearings beginning next week.

For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2532059 .
about 21 hours ago, AACPS
Redistricting Phase 2 update

The number of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to earn five stars on the Maryland Report Card rose 36 percent in the 2024-25 school year compared to the previous year, with an AACPS record 15 schools now holding the state’s highest rating, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education today.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page.

2 days ago, AACPS
Maryland Report Card page screenshot
Shout out to Mrs. Jones for School Psychology Week! We are grateful for your well-rounded support for students, staff, and families!
3 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
Kate Jones, School Psychologist at Nantucket

Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.
Visit
www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.

CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.

3 days ago, AACPS
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has changed the time of the closed session it will hold on Monday, November 3, 2025, and will now meet prior to its scheduled public hearing on the Phase 2 redistricting process.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page.

5 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
Join the PTA at Newks on 11/5 for a fundraising event to support the PTA!
5 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
NEWKS fundraiser

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will have further discussions about the six Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

At the meeting, the Board will also:
• consider approval of a new middle school course – Integrated Computational Thinking – and three new high school courses – Forensic Science 2, Advanced Placement Cybersecurity, and Advanced Placement Business Education With Personal Finance.
• conduct the first of three readings on revisions to the Policy IIC, Graduation Requirements and the accompanying regulation. The revisions would reduce the number of credits needed for graduation from 26 to 22.5, still higher than the state minimum, by requiring fewer elective credits.

More details can be found on the AACPS news release page.

6 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

7 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

7 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026
Join us for the 2025 Family Involvement Conference, Saturday, November 8, 9am - 1:30pm at Anne Arundel Community College for a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, resources, and more! Lunch provided with preregistration: Register today at www.aacps.org/familyconference!
8 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC

View our November 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2025
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more

8 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
Picture Day is 11/4/25. The order forms came home today. We can't wait to see everyone's picture day smile on 11/4/25!
9 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
picture day
Join us in honoring our Veterans! Submission to our Wall of Heroes due by 11/4/25
10 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
veterans wall of heroes
End of the 1st Marking Period: Today and Tomorrow, October 27 and 28, Nantucket will dismiss at 12:25 PM.
10 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
2 Hour Early Dismissal
Save the Date for the PTA's family WICKED Dance on 11/14. This family event is sure to be an enchanted night of family fun!
12 days ago, Ms. Megan E. Edwards, Principal
WICKED family dance
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-10-24-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
13 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays
Viernes de la Academia Familiar

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE

Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

14 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

14 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts

AACPS 10/22/25: Traffic accidents in the western portion of the county this morning are causing some significant delays for buses. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops. Buses in the Arundel, Broadneck, Crofton, and Meade clusters may be particularly impacted.

15 days ago, AACPS
Traffic backups