Good afternoon, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy,
Monday, August 25, 2025, is the first day of school for students entering grades 6 and 9. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, all students will return to school. We look forward to seeing you all!
Sincerely,
Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy Staff
Hello Families,
We are excited to meet everyone at Back-to-School Night this evening. For those of you who would like to attend in person, the school will be open from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We will also have a virtual option that will start at 5:00 PM for families who are unable to make it to the school. Please access the following links if you are attending the event virtually:
https://meet.google.com/erw-mkde-fpe
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19kZIhC5yD5GENaq6Fd4p04uLJvJhF7ejJ8MOU-0cLQw/edit?usp=sharing
Administrators will be available in the first link, and teachers are located in the second link.
Respectfully,
Phillip Elliott
Principal
On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the onset of the new school year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
It’s a fresh school year, so take a fresh look at Anne Arundel County Public Schools' mobile app. It’s got everything you need to stay connected, right at your fingertips. www.aacps.org/appvideo
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
I wanted to share the Anne Arundel County Food Bank Mobile Pantry schedule for the coming months. The pantry offers free food and essential items to all families, no ID is required, and everyone is welcome! Please bring a reusable shopping bag if possible.
Pantry Menu Includes:
Frozen Protein (Ground beef, ground turkey, chicken drumsticks, ground chicken)
Non-Perishable Food (Canned vegetables/fruits/meats, pasta, sauce, oatmeal, pancake mix, rice, beans)
Fresh Produce (Perishables (Liquid eggs (carton), ½ gallon milk, sliced cheese, butter)
Diapers & Wipes
Feminine/Personal Hygiene
Mobile Pantry Distribution Locations & Dates:
🏫 410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, September 9
🏫6243 Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD 20764
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Thursday, October 16
📅 Thursday, November 20
📅 Thursday, December 18
🏫 1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD 21144
🕒 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📅 Monday, September 15
🏫 3592 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Maryland City, MD 20724
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Thursday, September 25
📅 Thursday, October 30
📅 Thursday, November 6
🏫 4502 Belle Grove Road, Brooklyn, MD 21225
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Thursday, August 21
📅 Thursday, September 18
🏦 5401 Southern Maryland Blvd
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, August 26
📅 Tuesday, September 30
🏦Lyons Creek MHC – Jaguar Drive
🕝 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📅 Thursday, September 4
Flyers in English/Spanish for each location are included and I will continue to share as new dates are added. We encourage all families to take advantage of this valuable resource.
Renee Beasley
Community Schools Program Manager
Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aapcs.org/stuffthebus.
Good afternoon, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy Families,
Please find our August Newsletter linked below. Our newsletter contains important information on school events and operations. We look forward to seeing you all at Back to School Night this Thursday from 4:00-5:00PM.
Sincerely,
Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy Administration
Back-to-School Night – August 21, 2025
Dear Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams Academy Families,
We are excited to welcome you to our Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with our staff, learn about your child’s educational program, and see how we can work together for a successful school year.
Event Details:
In-Person: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams Academy
Virtual: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (link will be shared in advance)
We look forward to seeing you and working together to make this year a great one for our students!
Warm regards,
Phillip Elliott
Principal
Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams Academy
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell kicks off the 2025-26 season of Thursday Thoughts with information about the Stuff The Bus event to gather school supplies on August 21 at Old Mill Middle School South. Beginning this year, Spanish versions of these videos created with the use of AI are being posted. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/GfYDaeR2600
Spanish: https://youtu.be/P2qg0riXI8M
School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now online at www.aacps.org/buses. Adjustments to these schedules may be made in the coming weeks, so please check back often. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division at 410-923-7890.
We're still making some final tweaks, so 2025-26 bus schedules will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Monday, August 11. A link can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-august-2025
-Back to School Resources
-Phase 2 Redistricting
-Dates to Remember
-Family Engagement Tip of the Month
-Family Academy
...and more
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Children enrolling in kindergarten must be 5 years old on or by September 1, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2129293
