Community partnerships are absolutely crucial to student success. Thanks to the Rumor Meal staff for hosting Chesapeake High School students and providing them with plenty of information about the restaurant business, not to mention hands-on lessons on making personal pizzas!
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Student and Rumor Meal staff member with homemade pizza
Student making pizza at The Rumor Meal restaurant
Student with homemade pizza
Student making pizza at The Rumor Meal restaurant
Nine Anne Arundel County Public Schools students have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

To learn more about them, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2780480.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Photos of nine National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Stacy Pellegrin spent 23 years as a math teacher and school-based coach for her colleagues. Then she found her true calling in student leadership.

Since becoming Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Manager of Student Leadership since 2017, Pellegrin has had an enormous impact on cultivating and empowering student voice and engagement. That impact has now been recognized on the state level, with Pellegrin being named the 2026 Maryland State Regional Advisor of the Year.

To read more about Pellegrin and the award, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2776827.
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Stacy Pellegrin with award
Congratulations to Crofton High School senior Ella Yi and Old Mill High School seniors Haley Ferrell and Maribel Garcia, who each have been awarded Dorsey Scholarships from McDaniel College. The scholarships are valued at more than $250,000 each and are funded by a donation from the estate of 1891 alumnus Philip Henry Dorsey. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Dorsey Scholar Recipients

The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:

Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication

JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)

Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.

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AACPS Logo
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell dives into calendar changes and what the latest attendance data shows.

- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE

#BelongGrowSucceed
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Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 19, 2026
Congratulations to the Class 3A State Boys Basketball Champion South River Seahawks! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory #WeRSR
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South River State Basketball Champs
South River State Basketball Champs
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
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Board of Education Members
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.

For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell spotlights the 2026 AACPS Dance Festival.

- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 12, 2026

4 p.m., 3/11/26: Cleanup from the flooding that occurred in the building at Monarch Global Academy in Laurel will last through the remainder of the week. As such, the school will continue to operate on a virtual schedule through Friday, March 13.

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Monarch Global Academy will continue virtual learning through Friday, March 13
Glen Burnie High School juniors Abdullah Ashraf and Henry Nwobodo were named the Grand Award winners at the recent 60th annual Anne Arundel County Public Schools Regional Science and Engineering Expo Awards Ceremony.

To learn more about their project and other top finishers the expo, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2761684.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 2 months ago, AACPS
2026 Science Fair Winners
Chesapeake High School students who have been in social studies classes taught by Fred Titus are clear about his impact on their lives: It’s special.

It’s so special that Titus has been named the Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Council for Social Studies. The prestigious statewide recognition is given annually to honor outstanding leadership, instructional excellence, and commitment to social studies education.

To read more about Titus and his work, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2760946.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Fred Titus

Due to the length of time needed to clean the school and get it ready for in-person learning in the wake of yesterday’s flooding, Monarch Global Academy in Laurel will operate on a virtual schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11.

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Monarch Global Academy operating on virtual schedule on March 10 and 11.
Three Anne Arundel County Public Schools staff members, two students, a student team and a school found themselves in the state spotlight recently as the Maryland Gifted and Talented Advisory Council celebrated excellence and expanded access. To read more about their #AACPSAwesome efforts, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2755007.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
EGATE
Congratulations to state wrestling champions Mikey Groszkowski of Annapolis High School, Natalia Jimenez of North County High School and Chris Millard of South River High School! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/03/07/anne-arundel-county-wrestling-state-championships/
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Annapolis wrestling champion Mikey Groszkowski
North County Wrestling Champion Natalia Jimenez
South River wrestling champion Chris Millard

11:20 a.m., 3/8/26: Due to a burst pipe that has caused flooding in classrooms, Monarch Global Academy will be closed for students and staff on Monday, March 9. There will be no instruction for students. Information about the status of school operations for Tuesday, March 10, will be provided tomorrow.

about 2 months ago, AACPS
MONARCH GLOBAL ACADEMY: School closed for students and staff on Monday, March 9
Quint Karlsson of Crofton Middle School outlasted 24 other school level spellers today at 38th annual Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee to claim his third consecutive title. To read all about today’s event and see the other outstanding students who took part, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2753602.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Quint Karlsson Spelling Bee Champion with trophy
Want to know what kinds of things the Stars at Ruth Parker Eason School are up to? Take this paper airplane ride with Principal (and pilot) Amy Guerke and find out! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://www.facebook.com/reel/890680047109344
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Ruth Parker Eason School Principal Amy Guerke throws a paper airplane
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell talks about the 10 schools that earned AP Honor Roll designation and what this recognition means for our students. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 5, 2026