In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell salutes Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphMabout 18 hours ago, AACPS
Eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools seniors have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), moving them one step closer to earning a piece of the $26 million worth of prestigious National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. For details, go to
http://aacps.org/article/2409644.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
1 day ago, AACPS
7 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
7 days ago, AACPS
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the benefits of AACPS’ free mobile app. Students, families, and community members can download the app to stay in the know on all things related to the school district – including weather closings and other announcements.
https://youtu.be/jI9Y4arClGU#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
8 days ago, AACPS
Athletics and other extracurricular activities are getting under way. Please take a minute to read the latest message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that sets expectations for attendees at these events. www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage. #BelongGrowSucced #AACPSFamily
9 days ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today presented a $230.2 million FY2027 capital budget recommendation to the Board of Education that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2393020.
9 days ago, AACPS
Mary Austin, District Coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Programme continuum for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, is one of 20 educators from across the United States to be selected to take part in the Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program during the 2025-26 school year. For details go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2388304.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
10 days ago, AACPS
By their nature, news accounts can't capture every piece of an event. Here's the full Monday news conference regarding the gains Meade High School and AACPS have made and the challenges that still remain. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #MeadeStrong
https://youtu.be/lifalTMzOa814 days ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2384354.
14 days ago, AACPS
Here's a look at the highlights from yesterday's visit to Meade High School by Gov. Wes Moore, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright, AACPS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell, Fort Meade Garrison Commander Col. Yolanda Gore and others to celebrate the school's successes in academic and other areas. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #MeadeStrong
https://youtu.be/sca2XUsWvHA
14 days ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to discuss personnel matters and consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter. The meeting will be conducted virtually. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2382200.
15 days ago, AACPS
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses improvements across the school district reflected in the latest MCAP results and other data. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English:
https://youtu.be/OuF15yjKnGQSpanish:
https://youtu.be/S3cviJvtiMI15 days ago, AACPS
Anne Arundel County Public Schools students demonstrated continued growth on statewide assessments in the 2024-2025 school year, increasing the proficiency rate in 10 of the 11 grade band assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science, data released by the Maryland Department of Education today shows.
For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2377620.
17 days ago, AACPS
As we begin Day 2 of the 2025-26 school year, here’s a look back at Opening Day as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell saw it in his visits. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/0WzQe-oMDfs17 days ago, AACPS
Here are just a few of our favorite pictures from school visits on the first day of the school year. Many more photos to come from these and other schools this week as we get #AACPSBack2Awesome! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
18 days ago, AACPS
We're ready to Stuff The Bus with school supplies. Come see us at Old Mill Middle School South before 7 p.m.! #StuffTheBus Thanks WBAL and 98 Rock!
22 days ago, AACPS
