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.
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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the National Action Network will host a forum to discuss education and law enforcement issues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be joined by members of the county and city of Annapolis police departments as well as the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies will also be represented. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.aacps.org/812forum
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
🍦 Popsicle Playdates
Come join us for a cool treat and a chance to connect with other Woodside families on the school playground:
Today -Tuesday, 8/5 2–3 PM
This Thursday, 8/7 3–4 PM
All students and families are welcome!
Please note: Parents must accompany their child.
Come join us for a cool treat and a chance to connect with other Woodside families on the school playground:
Today -Tuesday, 8/5 2–3 PM
This Thursday, 8/7 3–4 PM
All students and families are welcome!
Please note: Parents must accompany their child.
View our August 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
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
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
The calendar shows that it’s almost August and thoughts are beginning to turn to the new school year. A complete list of Back to School events being hosted by schools along with other important information for the 2025-26 school year can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool.
Mark your calendars now for our upcoming Popscicle Playdates!!! We are excited to see some familiar faces and new ones too!
Can you believe summer break is halfway over?! Join us in the community at either the Royal Farms parking lot at 1:15 pm or the Bruster's Ice Cream parking lot at 1:45 pm on Wednesday, July 23, to help you get through the next few weeks of summer break. Every child will leave with great giveaways from our community partners. If you have a book to donate, feel free to bring it so someone else can enjoy it.
Save the Date: August 21st from 5-7:30 pm for our Back to School Night/Block Party!
This will be a combined event where you will meet the teacher, visit the room, learn important information about the school year, and have fun!
This will be a combined event where you will meet the teacher, visit the room, learn important information about the school year, and have fun!
Dear Woodside Families,
We hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer! As we gear up for the new school year, we have two exciting opportunities for our students and families in early August:
🎨 Calling All WES Artists!
We are looking to brighten up our front office with student artwork!
If your child would like to have their art on display, they can simply create a piece and bring it to the school by August 7, 2025.
Our staff will take care of the rest—no framing or special materials needed!
🍦 Popsicle Playdates
Come join us for a cool treat and a chance to connect with other Woodside families on the school playground:
Tuesday, August 5th from 2–3 PM
Thursday, August 7th from 3–4 PM
All students and families are welcome! It’s a fun way to catch up with familiar faces and meet new friends.
Please note: Parents must accompany their child.
We hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer! As we gear up for the new school year, we have two exciting opportunities for our students and families in early August:
🎨 Calling All WES Artists!
We are looking to brighten up our front office with student artwork!
If your child would like to have their art on display, they can simply create a piece and bring it to the school by August 7, 2025.
Our staff will take care of the rest—no framing or special materials needed!
🍦 Popsicle Playdates
Come join us for a cool treat and a chance to connect with other Woodside families on the school playground:
Tuesday, August 5th from 2–3 PM
Thursday, August 7th from 3–4 PM
All students and families are welcome! It’s a fun way to catch up with familiar faces and meet new friends.
Please note: Parents must accompany their child.
Continuing its long streak of excellence, Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Purchasing Office has earned a national award of excellence for the 14th consecutive year and 16th time overall. For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2298353. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Technology Service Desk, which supports more than 12,000 school district users and more than 150,000 devices and enterprise systems, has earned a national award for its commitment to excellence through certification. For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2296895.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
AACPS kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is still open. Don't wait - register your child online today!
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
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
Remembering the five precious lives we lost seven years ago today, and honoring the resolve of Capital Gazette and our community to #PressOn.
#RobWendiJohnGeraldRebecca
Due to high temperatures and heat indices forecast for Thursday, June 26, all AACPS-sponsored camps and activities will be held indoors or canceled. Camp and activity organizers will notify participants about cancellations. Movement of camps and activities indoors will be done where feasible given other activities at those sites. AACPS meal sites will operate as normal. For information about camps and activities scheduled by other agencies, please check with those agencies. As a reminder, all AACPS schools and offices are closed on Friday, June 27.
Due to extremely high temperatures and heat indices forecast for Wednesday, June 25, all AACPS-sponsored camps and activities will be held indoors or canceled. Camp and activity organizers will notify participants about cancellations. Movement of camps and activities indoors will be done where feasible given other activities at those sites. AACPS meal sites will operate as normal. For information about camps and activities scheduled by other agencies, please check with those agencies.
