Anne Arundel County Public Schools - BELONG.....GROW....SUCCEED

On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the onset of the new school year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

https://youtu.be/sPC9Eof5-nM?si=wx2LfZEjdw6byZ0A

It’s a fresh school year, so take a fresh look at Anne Arundel County Public Schools' mobile app. It’s got everything you need to stay connected, right at your fingertips. www.aacps.org/appvideo

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aacps.org/stuffthebus

Friday marked the return of teachers to school buildings and preparations for the 2025-26 school year immediately got into full swing with team building activities, content meetings and the start of classrom setup. Thanks to everyone working so hard to make this a great school year. Thanks as well to our PTAs and other parent groups who provided welcome-back breakfasts or lunches for school staffs. Here's just some of the work that went on as the stretch run began. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSBack2Awesome

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.

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

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