Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell kicks off the 2025-26 season of Thursday Thoughts with information about the Stuff The Bus event to gather school supplies on August 21 at Old Mill Middle School South. Beginning this year, Spanish versions of these videos created with the use of AI are being posted. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/GfYDaeR2600
Spanish: https://youtu.be/P2qg0riXI8M
School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now online at www.aacps.org/buses. Adjustments to these schedules may be made in the coming weeks, so please check back often. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division at 410-923-7890.
We're still making some final tweaks, so 2025-26 bus schedules will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the National Action Network will host a forum to discuss education and law enforcement issues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be joined by members of the county and city of Annapolis police departments as well as the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies will also be represented. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.aacps.org/812forum
School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Monday, August 11. A link can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Thanks to all of our school staff who turned out to meet families at the Fort Meade Resource Fair today! It's always a good day when you can help students and families #BelongGrowSucceed! Thanks to our partners at Fort Meade as well! #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 summer graduates! You are defined by your drive, perseverance and dedication! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
The “Belong” in #BelongGrowSucceed applies to every student, including those with disabilities. That commitment was the focus of the Embracing Differences: This is Me conference at Severn Run High School. Educators and staff had the opportunity to hear from Jordyn Zimmerman, a passionate educator and disability advocate with autism, and participate in a variety of targeted breakout sessions. The event also featured Chesapeake High School graduate Adriana Dorsey, who shared heartfelt reflections on the individuals who supported her journey, as well as remarks from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell. #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Creating an environment in which all students and families can Belong, Grow, and Succeed is a year-round effort and takes many partners. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell offers his thanks for that work after a visit to a Community Day in South County Tuesday. https://youtu.be/gy1k-vY4eTI
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Anne Arundel County Public Schools' summer meals!
Please go to www.aacps.org/summermeals for details.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Skills building continues even in the summer. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell saw that firsthand this week in his visit to prekindergarten classes and a basketball camp at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSuceed #AACPSFamily
View our August 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-august-2025
-Back to School Resources
-Phase 2 Redistricting
-Dates to Remember
-Family Engagement Tip of the Month
-Family Academy
...and more
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-august-2025
-Back to School Resources
-Phase 2 Redistricting
-Dates to Remember
-Family Engagement Tip of the Month
-Family Academy
...and more
The calendar shows that it’s almost August and thoughts are beginning to turn to the new school year. A complete list of Back to School events being hosted by schools along with other important information for the 2025-26 school year can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool.
The Orioles tonight paid tribute to the legacy of Mo Gaba on the anniversary of his passing by honoring this year's winners of the Mo Gaba Positivity and Perseverance Awards. Thanks to the Orioles; to Mo's mom, Sonsy; and his longtime aide, Lynn Leitch for their work in helping Anne Arundel County Public Schools continue to keep Mo's legacy alive and honor students who live as he did. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #MoStrong #OurStory
Anne Arundel County Public Schools' summer meals!
Please go to www.aacps.org/summermeals for details.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell, Chief Communications Officer Bob Mosier, and Director of Strategic Initiatives Dr. Shannon Pugh shared Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Strategic Plan scorecard with school district communicators and other leaders from across the nation this week during the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) annual seminar in Washington, D.C. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
The Board is accepting public comments at policycomments@aacps.org. View revisions at: www.aacps.org/policyrevisions
Policy JAC – Homeless Students
The Office of Student and Systemic Supports and Division of Student Services are revising this policy which ensures Anne Arundel County Public Schools fully implements the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 concerning the education of homeless children and unaccompanied youth. This policy is accompanied by Regulation JAC-RA - Homeless Students.
Public comment will be accepted through August 22, 2025.
Policy JCD - Student Attire and Personal Appearance
The Office of Student and Systemic Supports, Division of Instruction and School Performance, and Division of Safe and Orderly Schools are revising this policy which establishes expectations for students regarding their attire and personal appearance. This policy is accompanied by Regulation JCD-RA - Student Attire and Personal Appearance.
Public comment will be accepted through August 19, 2025.
Comments made on this post will not be included in the comments reviewed by the Board.
Policy JAC – Homeless Students
The Office of Student and Systemic Supports and Division of Student Services are revising this policy which ensures Anne Arundel County Public Schools fully implements the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 concerning the education of homeless children and unaccompanied youth. This policy is accompanied by Regulation JAC-RA - Homeless Students.
Public comment will be accepted through August 22, 2025.
Policy JCD - Student Attire and Personal Appearance
The Office of Student and Systemic Supports, Division of Instruction and School Performance, and Division of Safe and Orderly Schools are revising this policy which establishes expectations for students regarding their attire and personal appearance. This policy is accompanied by Regulation JCD-RA - Student Attire and Personal Appearance.
Public comment will be accepted through August 19, 2025.
Comments made on this post will not be included in the comments reviewed by the Board.
Today, our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mark Bedell, took the stage to accept the 2025 Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award at the 2025 NSPRA conference. Congratulations, Dr. Bedell! Your voice is shaping the future of education! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Anne Arundel County Public Schools' summer meals!
Please go to www.aacps.org/summermeals for details.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
School and district leaders from AACPS represented our community with pride at the IB Global Conference in New Orleans, leading engaging and informative sessions for an international audience of educators.
AACPS teams shared innovative strategies for instructional planning during times of change, offering tools and insights to help educators adapt and lead with purpose. They also highlighted the impact of College and Career Readiness programs, emphasizing how these are being used to promote access, opportunity, and real-world preparedness for every student.
This work reflects the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to student success. We thank our teams for inspiring peers across the globe and bringing valuable insights back to our AACPS community.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamiliy #OurStory
AACPS teams shared innovative strategies for instructional planning during times of change, offering tools and insights to help educators adapt and lead with purpose. They also highlighted the impact of College and Career Readiness programs, emphasizing how these are being used to promote access, opportunity, and real-world preparedness for every student.
This work reflects the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to student success. We thank our teams for inspiring peers across the globe and bringing valuable insights back to our AACPS community.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamiliy #OurStory
