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August 31, 2024
Pursuing legislative flexibility to permit innovative school scheduling in the school day and school year is a priority focus area for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and...
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August 30, 2024
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled fo...
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August 29, 2024
Would you like to volunteer but haven't attended an orientation or gotten your background check done? Come join us!
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August 27, 2024
The proficiency rates of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) students on the most recent administration of the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments ...
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August 26, 2024
Oakey and Ms. Cunningham are so excited to welcome all the students back to a wonderful first day of school. We couldn't be happier to see you!
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August 23, 2024
Family Academy Fridays is back! Learn about academics and programs, how to navigate AACPS, or get resources on how to support the well-being and growth of students through the AAC...
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August 19, 2024
The average score of Anne Arundel County Public Schools students taking Advanced Placement exams in the 2023-2024 school year, the number of students taking exams, and the percent...
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August 19, 2024
Families, If you are interested in receiving clothing items, please attend this event, brought to you by the Old Mill Cluster. Thank you!
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August 16, 2024
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive an update on the school system’s readiness for the 2024-2025 school year at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, A...
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August 15, 2024
Did you know we were on Twitter and Instagram? Find us and follow us! Both usernames are the same: Oakwoodesaacps.
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August 14, 2024
Alterations to Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ regulation on the grading of student work will go into effect in the upcoming school year and are focused on increasing student...
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August 13, 2024
The Anne Arundel County branch of the NAACP and is partnering with Anne Arundel County Public Schools for the first of six events in a series of discussions aimed at creating more...
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August 13, 2024
More than 58,000 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.o...
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August 12, 2024
As part of a move to maximize the focus on instruction, remove distractions, and improve mental health, students across Anne Arundel County Public Schools will be able to use thei...
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August 6, 2024
Families, To volunteer and chaperone at school, it is important to have background checks and/or fingerprinting. Please click on the link below for more information. Thank you! W...
July 30, 2024
Dear Oakwood Families, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am truly honored to be with you and your children for another year. I am eagerly anticipating getting to know all o...
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July 28, 2024
This year, Oakwood Elementary School will be a community school. Our Program Manager, Mrs. Rebecca (Becky) Ahrons, will work with the community to create a community school. Based...
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July 28, 2024
Are you new to Oakwood or haven't had a chance to join the PTA? Membership is $10.00 per family or $8.00 for faculty/staff. There will be opportunities to join at Back to School N...
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July 28, 2024
Get everything you need to know about the start of the 2024-2025 school year on our special page at www.aacps.org/backtoschool . Together, we will help every student Belong, Gro...
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July 28, 2024
Anne Arundel County Public Schools has a new free mobile app that makes staying informed about events at our school and throughout the school system easier than ever before. Downl...