Five exceptional principals have been named finalists for the 2025–2026 AACPS Principal of the Year Award, also known as the George Arlotto Leadership Award, recognizing their outstanding leadership and dedication to students, staff, and families.

🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor: https://www.aacps.org/article/2544752
about 11 hours ago, AACPS
Principal of the Year Honorees
AMS 🐲Dragons extend a huge shout-out to all the incredible professionals who joined us at Annapolis Middle School for STEM Day! Your passion, expertise, and real-world insights inspired our🐲 Dragon students and opened their eyes to the endless possibilities in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Because of you, our future innovators are more motivated than ever! 🚀🔬💻🐲
https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DQ9cVEigkJl/
about 17 hours ago, Annapolis Middle School
STEM speakers at AMS
STEM DAY
Stem Day speaker
🐲 We extend our deepest gratitude to you for your service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our country.. As educators and role models, you bring strength, discipline, and compassion into our classrooms and hallways.
On this VETERANS DAY, we honor your legacy and thank you for your continued service—both in uniform and in shaping the minds and hearts of our students.
@aacountyschools @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsuceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar #dragonstrong
1 day ago, Annapolis Middle School
AMS Veterans

🎉🖤 🐲 Huge congratulations to all our Spooky Writers Contest participants and winners! 🖤🎉
Your eerie tales, chilling twists, and haunting creativity gave us goosebumps in the best way possible. 👻📚
To our winners—your stories truly stood out! And to every brave soul who entered—thank you for making this contest a spine-tingling success. 🕯️🕸️ https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DQ4l07agvK_/
Keep writing, keep scaring, and stay spooky! ✍️💀 @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish @aacountyschools #SpookyWriters #WritingContest #belonggrowsuceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar #DragonStrong

3 days ago, Annapolis Middle School
Spooky Contest winners

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

5 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
¡Es viernes de la Academia Familiar! Consulte el boletín de la Academia Familiar en https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. ¡Visite la Academia Familiar en cualquier momento en www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamilia #PertenecerCrecerTriunfar
🎉 Congratulations to the AMS Girls Who Completed the Self-Defense Workshop! 🥋
We are incredibly proud of the strong, confident, and courageous young women who participated in the self-defense class at AMS! This empowering initiative, made possible through a wonderful collaboration with our community schools, Annapolis Middle School and Lothian ES, has equipped you with valuable skills to protect yourselves and stand tall in any situation.
Your commitment to learning, growing, and supporting one another is inspiring. Keep shining, stay strong, and continue to lead with confidence! Way to go, Dragons! 🐲💪👏 @aacpscommunityschools @aacountyschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar
https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DQusIskAr06/
6 days ago, Annapolis Middle School
Defense Class
AMS Self defense class
AMS Self Defense class
Thanks to our Career Coach, Ms. Torres-Carrillo, our AMS students learned about career opportunities at the State Highway Administration Annapolis Shop, exploring the various roles and skills involved in maintaining Maryland’s transportation infrastructure and keeping the state’s roads safe and efficient. #DragonStong @AACPSCommunitySchools @aacountyschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar
7 days ago, Annapolis Middle School
AMS students exploring career choices
AMS students exploring careers
AMS 🐉 Students learned about career opportunities at the State Highway Administration Annapolis Shop, exploring the various roles and skills involved in maintaining Maryland’s transportation infrastructure and keeping the state’s roads safe and efficient. @aacountyschools @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar #dragonstrong
https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DQuRJsYjvyX/
7 days ago, Annapolis Middle School
AMS students
AMS field trip
The Board of Education today eliminated all but one of the six Phase 2 redistricting plans that had been under consideration and created a single amended plan to move forward to public hearings beginning next week.

For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2532059 .
7 days ago, AACPS
Redistricting Phase 2 update

The number of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to earn five stars on the Maryland Report Card rose 36 percent in the 2024-25 school year compared to the previous year, with an AACPS record 15 schools now holding the state’s highest rating, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education today.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page.

9 days ago, AACPS
Maryland Report Card page screenshot
Happy National School Psychology Week! Ms. Broadwater!
We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families. Your compassion, insight, and dedication make such a positive difference every single day.

Whether you’re helping students build confidence, guiding teachers with strategies for success, or fostering a more supportive school environment, your impact reaches far beyond what’s seen. We’re so grateful for your care, professionalism, and the calm, thoughtful presence you bring to our school community.

Thank you for all that you do — this week and every week — to help every student thrive.

With appreciation and gratitude, the AMS staff
9 days ago, Annapolis Middle School
School Psychologyst

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has changed the time of the closed session it will hold on Monday, November 3, 2025, and will now meet prior to its scheduled public hearing on the Phase 2 redistricting process.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page.

11 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will have further discussions about the six Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

At the meeting, the Board will also:
• consider approval of a new middle school course – Integrated Computational Thinking – and three new high school courses – Forensic Science 2, Advanced Placement Cybersecurity, and Advanced Placement Business Education With Personal Finance.
• conduct the first of three readings on revisions to the Policy IIC, Graduation Requirements and the accompanying regulation. The revisions would reduce the number of credits needed for graduation from 26 to 22.5, still higher than the state minimum, by requiring fewer elective credits.

More details can be found on the AACPS news release page.

13 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

14 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

14 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026
Join us for the 2025 Family Involvement Conference, Saturday, November 8, 9am - 1:30pm at Anne Arundel Community College for a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, resources, and more! Lunch provided with preregistration: Register today at www.aacps.org/familyconference!
14 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC

View our November 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2025
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more

15 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-10-24-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
19 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays
Viernes de la Academia Familiar

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE

Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

21 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

21 days ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts