In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell salutes Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM
Eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools seniors have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), moving them one step closer to earning a piece of the $26 million worth of prestigious National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. For details, go to http://aacps.org/article/2409644.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Our first graders studied living and non-living things in our outdoor classroom, The Cape Colony. Getting outdoors to learn is the BEST! #TheFlockThatRocks #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER
Family Academy Friday is back! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-090525. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Our Pre-K students in Ms. Chipriano's class met Puppy this week! He helps them remember the rules and loves high fives! #TheFlockThatRocks #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER
Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Our Seagulls are exploring problem solving methods collaboratively! Teamwork helps us SOAR! #TheFlocksThatRocks #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the benefits of AACPS’ free mobile app. Students, families, and community members can download the app to stay in the know on all things related to the school district – including weather closings and other announcements. https://youtu.be/jI9Y4arClGU
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Athletics and other extracurricular activities are getting under way. Please take a minute to read the latest message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that sets expectations for attendees at these events. www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage. #BelongGrowSucced #AACPSFamily
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today presented a $230.2 million FY2027 capital budget recommendation to the Board of Education that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2393020.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2384354.
View our September 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-september-2025
‣AACPS Connect
‣Canvas LMS
‣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-september-2025
‣AACPS Connect
‣Canvas LMS
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to discuss personnel matters and consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter. The meeting will be conducted virtually. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2382200.
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
English: https://youtu.be/OuF15yjKnGQ
Spanish: https://youtu.be/S3cviJvtiMI
What a squad! Cape's office staff has great team spirit and are here to help ALWAYS! #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER #TheFlocksThatRocks
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.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2377620.
What a great squad! Thank you to our Office Staff for their hard work and great spirit! #GrowAchieveCelebrate #OurFlockRocks
Student began EEE with an icebreaker activity. We are excited to launch EEE STEM with our Seagulls this school year! #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER #TheFlocksThatRocks
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
It was great 1st day! Welcome Back Soaring Seagulls! #GrowAchieveCelebrateTogether
