On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell marks the start of summer vacation next week and expresses his gratitude to the staff and families who helped students belong, grow, and succeed this school year. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/P-DSc74ZmcQ
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/B2mXcc1bZQU
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
Good morning Hilltop Community,
The physical education department has a wonderful unit of Movement Education Equipment that will be going from June 4th through June 16th. This will change the morning arrival entrance to the front of the building for students.
Car rider guardians can continue to drop off, as normal, in the car rider loop. Staff will help students enter the front of the building instead of the side door.
Thank you,
Karen Jordan Pfarr
Hilltop Kineseology
The physical education department has a wonderful unit of Movement Education Equipment that will be going from June 4th through June 16th. This will change the morning arrival entrance to the front of the building for students.
Car rider guardians can continue to drop off, as normal, in the car rider loop. Staff will help students enter the front of the building instead of the side door.
Thank you,
Karen Jordan Pfarr
Hilltop Kineseology
🔗View our June/July 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Summer Meals
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy: HS Athletics
‣ Summer events at your local library & in the community
‣ County & community resources
...and more!
Good afternoon Hilltop Families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow is our school-wide House Celebration Day, and we are ready to celebrate all of the amazing things our Hilltop Stars have accomplished! We encourage all students to go all out by wearing their house colors and showing their house pride loud and proud! Let’s see which house brings the MOST spirit tomorrow! 🎉
Get ready for a day full of excitement, energy, and celebration as our houses come together for some fun! We can’t wait to see everyone representing their house spirit! ⭐
Yours in Partnership,
Shakiyla Shockley
Assistant Principal
Hilltop Elementary
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on the excitement and pride of graduation season across AACPS over the next two weeks. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell discusses the newly approved policy regarding personal care and toileting needs, formalizing practices already in place across our schools to support all students. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
Dear Hilltop Parents and Guardians,
Due to the forecasted weather conditions, Field Day has been moved to the scheduled rain date Thursday May 28th 2026. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all students. The updated Field Day date is again Thursday May 28th. All event times and activities will remain the same unless otherwise communicated. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a fun and successful Field Day!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jordan Pfarr
Hilltop Elementary School Kinesiology
Today was a STAR-studded day for our Hilltop Stars at Hershey Park! ⭐️🎶
We are beyond proud to celebrate our incredible scholars and music program accomplishments during today’s competition:
🥇 First Place Orchestra
🥇 First Place Chorus
🏆 Overall Best Elementary Choir
A special congratulations goes to Casey Robinson for receiving a special award for her outstanding solo performance! 🎤✨
Our students represented Hilltop with excellence, confidence, teamwork, and heart. Thank you to our music teachers, staff, and families for your continued support in helping our scholars shine both inside and outside of the classroom.
Congratulations, Hilltop Stars! We are so proud of you! ⭐️
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reinforces his message regarding the importance of respect and civility throughout the AACPS community. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
Hilltop Families are invited to visit our Community Closet Open House for a chance to explore the free resources available through Hilltop Community Schools.
We’re offering two opportunities to join us:
*Tuesday, May 12 | 8:00–9:00 AM
*Monday, May 18 | 4:00–5:00 PM
The Community Closet is a free resource where families are welcome to “shop” at no cost for:
*Clothing
*Canned and shelf-stable food
*Books and games
*Hygiene products
Everything is completely free!
This open house is a great opportunity to see what’s available, ask questions, and connect with our Community Schools team. All families are welcome, and no sign‑up is required.
We hope to see you there!
Hilltop’s 2nd Annual Family Bingo Night was a hit! 🎉
The evening was filled with food, smiles, laughter, and a little bit of luck as our families came together for a fun night of bingo and connection. This year’s event also served as a mental health initiative, where families received supportive, real-life strategies for prioritizing wellness, managing stress, and strengthening emotional well-being at home.
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Anne Arundel Partnership for Children, Youth & Families and Community Schools to create a space that uplifted and supported our Hilltop families. 💫
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc
- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc
