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Piney Orchard @POESAACPS

We are a K-5 school in Anne Arundel County MD. We are proud to hold EGATE, Green School and Wellness School of Distinction designations.

Joined March 2013
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9:50 a.m., 6-10-26: An incident involving a police investigation has closed the Baltimore-Washington Parkway at Route 175. This is causing bus delays for students getting to school this morning.
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Middle school redesign efforts continue; pilot schedules coming to three schools in 2026-27 Details: aacps.org/article/2958449.
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold a special meeting to vote on a new contract for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Details: aacps.org/article/2956579.
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The Board of Education Ethics Panel will meet at noon on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at aacps.org/article/2938201.
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Board of Education scheduled to vote on grading policy revisions that would allow for students to obtain class rank Details: aacps.org/article/2908313.
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Canvas access restored for families, students and staff Details and updates at aacps.org/canvasbreach
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5:20 p.m., 5/11/26: Canvas is now available for all staff but will remain inaccessible for all students and families. All schools will continue to operate on normal schedules on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. More updates can be found at aacps.org/canvasbreach.
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4:45 p.m., 5/8/26: All schools will operate on normal schedules but without Canvas access on Monday, May 11. More information can be found at aacps.org/canvasbreach.
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Board of Education approves plan to leave school meal prices unchanged for 12th consecutive year Details: aacps.org/article/2880930.
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7:45 p.m., 5/7/26: Due to the ongoing issues with the Canvas Learning Management System, AACPS will operate schools on Friday, May 8, 2026, without the use of the LMS. Details at aacps.org.
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7:45 p.m., 5/7/26: Due to the ongoing issues with the Canvas Learning Management System, AACPS will operate schools on Friday, May 8, 2026, without the use of the LMS. Details at aacps.org.
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Board of Education approves negotiated agreement with Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County Details: aacps.org/article/2874675
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Board of Education approves 2027-2028 school year calendar; classes begin on August 30, 2027 Details: aacps.org/article/2874544.
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Board of Education approves 2027-2028 school year calendar; classes begin on August 30, 2027 Details: aacps.org/article/2874544.
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BOE President Gloria Dent and @AACPSSupt Dr. Mark Bedell released statements today regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal presented to the County Council today by County Executive Steuart Pittman. Details: aacps.org/article/2859636.
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Board of Education to hear about impact of county executive’s budget proposal on school district Details: aacps.org/article/2858170.
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Board of Education accepting applications for 12 vacancies on Citizen Advisory Committee Details: aacps.org/article/2853753
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Application period for AACPS 2026-27 prekindergarten program opens on May 5, 2026 Details: aacps.org/article/2853198
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Magothy River Middle School’s Joe Bigsby named 2026 AACPS Teacher of the Year Details: aacps.org/article/2843645 #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
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Board of Education presented with recommended calendar that begins 2027-2028 school year on August 30, 2027 Details: aacps.org/article/2842340
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