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

13 days ago, AACPS
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

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

1 day ago, AACPS
Robotics Expo
Robotics Expo
Robotics Expo
Robotics Expo
Robotics Expo
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
5 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 14, 2026
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
6 days ago, AACPS
SkillsUSA logo

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

8 days ago, AACPS
Allison Mathews
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
12 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026
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.
12 days ago, AACPS
AACPS Apple logo
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.
12 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art

2025-2026 School Year - 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll.
🔗www.aacps.org/honorroll
#BelongGrowSucceed
#AACPSCelebrates

15 days ago, AACPS
Honor Roll

🔗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!

18 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
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
19 days ago, AACPS
Principal Lauren Wickline with two Assistant Principals
Principal Lauren Wickline surrounded by students
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
19 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026
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.
24 days ago, AACPS
Joe Bigsby, Teacher of the Year
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 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.

The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
25 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 School Year Calendar Artwork
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc

26 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 23, 2026

Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.

26 days ago, AACPS
Sara Hamdaoui
Meade High School’s Army JROTC Battalion has been named an Honor Unit With Distinction, the highest possible honor in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program.

The award is earned by units who scored above the 95th percentile in their triennial inspection and accreditation process. The last time the battalion earned the award was 2013.

To learn more about the program, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2837088.
27 days ago, AACPS
Meade High School Army JROTC earns honor
With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.

The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.

For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
2025-26 School Year calendar artwork

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

At the meeting, the Board will also:

• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.

For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the Meade Cluster Spring Event taking place this Saturday, April 18.

- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 16, 2026