Join us for the AACPS Summer Job Fairs. Register today for one of our upcoming job fairs! We are hiring for all positions across the county. Candidates will have the opportunity to connect with principals and department representatives. Come discover why you should join us at AACPS!
📍North County High School
📅 Wednesday, June 10th
⏰5:00pm-7:00pm
📍Severna Park Middle School
📅 Thursday, July 16th
⏰10:00am-12:00pm
Candidates proficient in English and Spanish are encouraged to attend!
🔗 www.aacps.org/summerjobfair
Severna Park High School’s Nora B. Devine received her high school diploma along with her classmates Monday. She may have at least one more honor in store.
Nora is one of 14 high school students across the state of Maryland and 627 in the nation to be named a semifinalist in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. She is the lone semifinalist from Anne Arundel County.
To read more about Nora, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2967730.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
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
Glen Burnie High School's Yeridd Rodriguez won’t officially earn the title of high school graduate until Friday morning, but he’s already earned another very impressive title: 2026 Maryland Youth Apprentice of the Year.
To learn more about Yeridd’s honor, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2955458.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
🔗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!
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
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for three openings on the Executive Committee of its countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 34-member panel that provides input and advice on specific issues surrounding education throughout the county.
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2938118.
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
Robotics enthusiasts of all ages turned out in droves Saturday for the annual Robotics Expo hosted Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Division of College and Career Readiness!
Students involved in the event learned firsthand about the innovation, collaboration and problem-solving that drive competitive robotics programs. Those in attendance were treated to demonstrations from the HyperLynx from Lindale Middle School, the CyberKnights from North County High School and the PowerHawks from South River High School.
Thanks to all who were involved in putting this #AACPSAwesome event on and all who participated!
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory #STEM #Robotics
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
Thirty Anne Arundel County Public Schools secondary students won their respective categories, 17 more finished second, and 15 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference. The student winners represent both centers of applied technology as well as all 14 AACPS comprehensive high schools.
To learn more about these students and programs, go to the AACPS News Release Page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2895497.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
To learn more about these students and programs, go to the AACPS News Release Page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2895497.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
After spending more than a quarter century as a teacher and school counselor with a focus and passion for serving at-risk students, Allison Mathews pulled her wealth of experience into a new role: Pupil Personnel Worker. For the last 11 years, she has approached every situation with expertise and empathy, working tirelessly to put in place meaningful solutions to help students and their families.
At Broadneck High School and now at Corkran Middle School, Mathews’ impact has been so profound it has earned her the 2025-2026 Maryland Pupil Personnel Worker of the Year award from the Maryland Association of Pupil Personnel.
To read more, go to the AACPS News Release Page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2886694.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
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.
2025-2026 School Year - 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll.
🔗www.aacps.org/honorroll
#BelongGrowSucceed
#AACPSCelebrates
🔗View our May 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Prekindergarten application information
‣ Graduation schedule
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy resources
‣ Events at your local library
‣ County & community resources
...and more!
The hat may say “Boss,” but at Glendale Elementary School, Principal Lauren Wickline is far more than that. Staff and students put on a little surprise get-together this week to celebrate Ms. Wickline’s leadership, friendship and inspiration. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
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.
