In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses improvements across the school district reflected in the latest MCAP results and other data. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/OuF15yjKnGQ
Spanish: https://youtu.be/S3cviJvtiMI
9 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts
Anne Arundel County Public Schools students demonstrated continued growth on statewide assessments in the 2024-2025 school year, increasing the proficiency rate in 10 of the 11 grade band assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science, data released by the Maryland Department of Education today shows.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2377620.
9 months ago, AACPS
MCAP logo
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
9 months ago, AACPS
School bus
Our wonderful Annapolis Middle School AVID and Title I Teams provided an informative session to all our staff. Thank you for the presentation. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #DragonStrong
9 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
 Avid and Title I sessions
AMS Math teachers teaming up and preparing for a strong 2025-2026 school year! #DragonStrong #BelongGrowSucceed
9 months ago, Annapolis Middle School Dragons
AMS Math

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

9 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell

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

9 months ago, AACPS
Fresh App of AACPS video
9 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
We took a moment to do some breathing exercises during our PD given by our MTSS team. We also had the Special Education, 504, ELD, Student Services, Community School, AVID, and Title I present during today's morning training at Annapolis Middle School. Go Dragons!
9 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
Picture of PD at AMS
Picture of Session from CS and Spec Ed and ELD
AVID & Title i presentation

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

9 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the Bus promo

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.aapcs.org/stuffthebus.

9 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the bus promo

Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon! 🐲
AMS alumni return as staff members to Annapolis Middle School. Ms. Lund (Individuals and Society Teacher), Mrs. Jackson (7th-grade School Counselor), Mr. Thomas (Language and Literature Teacher), and Ms. Cahlink (Chorus Teacher) enjoyed a welcome from another AMS alumnus, Bob Mosier. Mr. Mosier was our guest presenter on our first day back to school. #BelongGrowSuceed

9 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
AMS Alumni return as staff members to Annapolis Middle School.
Bob Mosier speaking

Our NEW AMS DRAGON STAFF! 🐲 So happy to welcome these new staff members to our AMS family! #BelongGrowSuceed

9 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
We are so happy to welcome our NEW STAFF at Annapolis Middle School!

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

9 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts

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.

9 months ago, AACPS
Bus schedules online

We're still making some final tweaks, so 2025-26 bus schedules will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

9 months ago, AACPS
Bus schedules coming 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
9 months ago, AACPS
NAN/AACPS Forum flier

Come meet your administrators and counselors at Annapolis Middle on August 14 at 6 P.M. Use the second parking lot entrance to park and meet in the Team Teaching Room.

9 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
Photos of administrators and counselors
Administradores y Consejeros de Annapolis Middle School

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

9 months ago, AACPS
School bus schedules coming on Monday, August 11
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

10 months ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members