The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Photos of Board of Educatio Members
Seven outstanding educators from all levels of the school district were named today as finalists for the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award. To find out who the finalists are, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733005.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Photos of 2026 TOY finalists
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares highlights from the State of the Schools event, hosted by the Education Foundation of AACPS. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/IG7J-0MtI2w
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/d_rCnqtza1A
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - February 26, 2026
🎉🍿 POP! POP! It’s Fundraiser Time! 🍿🎉
Support a great cause and treat yourself to some delicious popcorn!
We're raising funds for our BPES Students and staff, and every bag of popcorn you buy helps us get one step closer to our goal. 🎯
🔥 Tons of mouthwatering flavors
📦 Easy online ordering & direct shipping
📅 Available: February 26th - March 2, 2025 @ 5:00pm
👉How to order: Create a store or be on the lookout for a BPES store link after 2/26/26!
📣 Share the link with friends & family!
See the attached flyer for more details. Let’s make this fundraiser POP! 💥
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
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Bus 359 is having a problem starting so the company is sending another bus to pick up those students. It should be here in the next 10 minutes.

about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
Parent Survey coming Soon:

The 2026 MSDE Special Education Parent Survey will be available on or about Monday, March 2, 2026, for parents and guardians of AACPS students with lEPs.

Please watch for mailed surveys and emails from MSDE or AACPS.
Visit the AACPS website for more information when the survey opens.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Group of kids using a laptop. Maryland flag Logo for Maryland State Department of education. marylandpublicschools.org
Good afternoon BPES Families,
This is a friendly reminder that our PTA Meeting will be held virtually this evening. We hope you will join us to stay informed about upcoming events, initiatives, and ways to get involved!
🗓 Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
💻 Join Here: https://meet.google.com/hug-ppuq-rfv
Your involvement and input make a difference in supporting our students, staff, and school community. We look forward to “seeing” you there!
Thank you,
BPES PTA
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman

4:55 p.m., 2/23/26: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and operate on normal schedules on Tuesday, February 24. Families, students, and employees should prepare for cold temperatures tomorrow morning and allow additional time to safely travel to and from schools, offices, and bus stops.

Any change in the status of school district operations for February 24 will be announced on Tuesday morning through normal channels.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Important Notice: All AACPS schools and offices opening on time on Tuesday, February 24
Career Day is on Thursday, February 26th from 12:20-2:10. There will be 3 25-minute presentations with a 5-minute break for transitions. If you are available please complete the link below, I would love for our students to hear from a variety of careers. I appreciate you taking the time to present to the kids at Brooklyn Park Elementary. Hope to see you on Thursday.

Attached is the link to complete:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfilaVVUaJE90l06S708nmaALVhqyd_SLjx19Ch2kRqkFX7Pw/viewform?usp=header

Thank You!!!!
about 1 month ago, Dianna Gilman
Please note that we will engage in virtual instruction on Monday, 2/23. The AACPS schedule has been adjusted, and we will be in session from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please check Canvas Monday morning for updated schedules, meeting links, and any additional instructions from your childs teachers.
about 1 month ago, Brooklyn Park Elementary

7:45 p.m., 2/22/26: Due to expected worsening adverse weather and travel conditions overnight, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Monday, February 23. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Please note that both the start times and length of the virtual learning day have changed to align them with the length of the in-person school day. Schools will begin instruction at 8:30 or 8:45 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.

With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees should work remotely on February 23. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.

Any additional changes to the status of school district operations for Monday, February 23, will be announced Monday morning.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Virtual operations on 2-23

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is monitoring the weather forecast for potential inclement weather Sunday into Monday. As a reminder, our school district has used all three of the inclement weather days built into the calendar. Should another inclement weather day be needed on Monday or any other future day, it is our intention to switch to virtual learning instructional schedules. This would avoid adding a day to the end of the school year.

Students are being reminded today to take their assigned devices home with them and keep them charged through the weekend.

Virtual learning schedules, which have been updated since the last storm, can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Important Notice artwork
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on his experience at the Cool Schools Plunge!

- English: https://youtu.be/l3xLkufytPU
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/6YNMfGBupRg
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - February 19, 2026

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County tonight unanimously voted to reappoint Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell to a second four-year term leading the fourth largest school district in Maryland.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716521.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

about 2 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell with two students
Three 11th-grade students have been named finalists for the 2026–27 Student Member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) announced on its Instagram page (@CRASC_Online) today.

To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 2 months ago, AACPS
SMOB Finalists 2026-27
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2026 Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine, an initiative designed to provide assistance to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students who enlist in the military after graduation.

The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.

Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
about 2 months ago, AACPS
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Brooklyn Park will host our next Campus Conversation event on Friday, February 20, beginning at 7:40 AM.

This month, we're taking a meaningful pause from our usual focus on academic data to spotlight something equally important: keeping our children safe in the digital world.

As our school community becomes more technologically savvy, it's essential that we partner with families to ensure students are not only thriving online but staying safe. From social media to gaming apps, our children are navigating an increasingly digital landscape. Together, we can build the knowledge and tools needed to protect them.

We invite all parents and guardians to join us for a special Campus Conversations session focused on Cyber Safety.

You'll learn practical tips and resources on:
Recognizing online risks and setting healthy boundaries
Monitoring and guiding screen time
Keeping personal information private
Encouraging responsible digital citizenship

Event Details:
Date: 2/20/26
Time: 7:40 AM
Location: Cafeteria
Coffee & Light Breakfast will be served

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with other families, ask questions, and build confidence around how to support your child’s safe technology use at home and school.

Please use the following link to sign up in advance. https://forms.gle/gcmr6dRa9MBEs9fw7
about 2 months ago, Brooklyn Park Elementary
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will discuss and is scheduled to vote on adoption of its Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget requests at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on the reappointment of Dr. Bedell to a second four-year term as Superintendent.

For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
📣 Join us for BPES Dine and Donate! 🍔💙
Take the day off from cooking on this no school day and support our school at Bubba's 33 on today February 16th from 11am– 11pm!
Just mention Brooklyn Park ES or show the image when you order, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to our PTA to help fund events for our students.
Let’s pack the restaurant with school spirit — wear your school colors and bring your friends! 🎈
📅 When: Monday, February 16th
📍 Where: Bubba's 33 Glen Burnie MD
⏰ Time: 11am - 11pm
💰 Benefit: A % of your meal goes to our PTA!

📣 ¡Únete a nuestro BPES Dine and Donate! 🍔💙
Tómate el día libre de cocinar en este día sin clases y apoya a nuestra escuela en Bubba’s 33hoy, 16 de Febrero, de 11 a.m. a 11 p.m.
Solo menciona Brooklyn Park ES o muestra la imagen cuando hagas tu pedido, y una parte de las ganancias irá directamente a nuestra PTA para ayudar a financiar eventos para nuestros estudiantes.
¡Llenemos el restaurante con espíritu escolar! 💙
Usa los colores de nuestra escuela y trae a tus amigos. 🎈
📅 Cuándo: Lunes 16 de febrero
📍 Dónde: Bubba’s 33, Glen Burnie, MD
⏰ Hora: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
💰 Beneficio: ¡Un porcentaje de tu comida irá a nuestra PTA!
about 2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell addresses firearm safety. #BelongGrowSucceed

English: https://youtu.be/dclsqM69-mc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/IQZPBiVtS8E
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- February 12, 2026