On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell marks the start of summer vacation next week and expresses his gratitude to the staff and families who helped students belong, grow, and succeed this school year. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/P-DSc74ZmcQ
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/B2mXcc1bZQU
Our 5th graders battled hard, played with heart, and defeated the staff in this year’s annual handball showdown! 🦅🏆 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
History was made on the handball court! Our 5th graders took down the staff team and earned bragging rights. What a way to finish their elementary school journey! 🎉🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Earlier this month, we welcomed many of our newest Eagles to the Deale Elementary nest during Kindergarten Orientation! We loved meeting our future learners and can’t wait to watch them SOAR next year. #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
A special memory for our 5th graders! Last week, a small group traveled to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to release the terrapin they helped raise this year. What a great hands-on learning experience and way to support conservation!🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our SeaPerch students had a blast at the Naval Academy last Friday! They tested their underwater robots, applied their engineering skills, and experienced STEM learning in action. We are so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving! 🦅#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome
Congrats to Southern High Class of 2026! As former students across the Southern Cluster begin this new chapter, all of the Southern Cluster Principals are incredibly proud of their hard work & accomplishments! The future is bright—keep soaring! 🦅 #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Bravo to our Chorus, Band, and Strings students for an outstanding Spring Concert! Our musicians had remarkable growth from Winter to Spring! Their dedication & hard work were on full display. What talented young musicians! 👏🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our 2nd and 4th graders had a blast at today's PBIS Carnival! Games and laughter to celebrate a marking period filled with positive choices, kindness, and SOARing behavior. What a great day to celebrate success together! 🎉 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Smiles, laughter, and SOARing behavior were on full display today as our kindergarten and 5th grade students enjoyed the PBIS 4th marking period Carnival! Students celebrated their hard work & positive choices with games & fun! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
3rd graders hit all the right notes today during their end-of-unit celebration! Students showcased their learning about jazz while making meaningful cross-curricular connections through music, history, and creativity! 🎷🎵🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Smiles, laughter, and memories filled the air as our 1st and 3rd graders celebrated their positive choices at today’s PBIS 4th Marking Period Carnival! Keep SOARing, Eagles! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
Second grade took learning to new heights today! ✈️ A huge thank you to our guest speaker for sharing his experiences as an Army aviator and Southwest Airlines pilot. Students loved learning about aviation! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on the excitement and pride of graduation season across AACPS over the next two weeks. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell discusses the newly approved policy regarding personal care and toileting needs, formalizing practices already in place across our schools to support all students. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reinforces his message regarding the importance of respect and civility throughout the AACPS community. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
5th graders had a great first day of our Water Ready trip! Students built confidence in the water while learning important survival skills using PFDs. 🛟 We’re proud of their courage and positive attitudes throughout the day! 🌊 #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed #DealeEaglesSOAR
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
