Three 11th-grade students have been named finalists for the 2026–27 Student Member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) announced on its Instagram page (@CRASC_Online) today.
To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
To see the list of finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2716273.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2026 Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine, an initiative designed to provide assistance to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students who enlist in the military after graduation.
The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.
Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.
Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 202
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will discuss and is scheduled to vote on adoption of its Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget requests at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on the reappointment of Dr. Bedell to a second four-year term as Superintendent.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2707435.
Our hearts (and cups!) are full! 💕☕ Thank you to our wonderful PTO for treating us to a Valentine’s Day coffee & hot chocolate cart. Such a sweet surprise and so appreciated! 💗 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell addresses firearm safety. #BelongGrowSucceed
English: https://youtu.be/dclsqM69-mc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/IQZPBiVtS8E
English: https://youtu.be/dclsqM69-mc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/IQZPBiVtS8E
Mrs.Jarboe, our amazing K teacher, collaborated with dance teachers across the Southern Cluster to make history—6 schools with active dance programs in one year! 🩰 She even took our team to perform at the middle school.🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome
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Huge congrats to our STEM teacher, Mr. Lynch, on being awarded a grant from the Anne Arundel Retired Teachers Association! 💡🔧 This support will spark even more hands-on learning for our students 🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Third grade rocked Reader’s Theater on Copernicus in Mes. Holsworth’s class! 🦅
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The AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services and Partners for Success presents a webinar on Seasons of Change: Preparing for changes in educational levels from birth - age 21. Come learn about transitions within your child's educational levels, from early intervention through elementary, middle, high, and beyond. Join experts from each level as they share information and insights into the educational journey. 📅Thursday, February 19, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/fTfB6oQfpHRvrDWx6
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has approved a negotiated agreement for the current fiscal year with the Association of Educational Leaders (AEL) that provides cost-of-living increases and salary scale adjustments for members of the bargaining unit. For details, go to the AACPS News release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2685024.
Robots in action 🤖 Our STEM Club is building, coding, testing, and problem-solving like pros. Creativity + teamwork + curiosity = the future!
🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
3rd grade put their thinking to work in STEM while exploring and making simple machines! Learning in action! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Scholastic Read Aloud Day was out of this world! 🌎📖 Our students loved hearing Through the Telescope read aloud by the author AND a real astronaut! Talk about reading that reaches for the stars! 🚀🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell focuses on graduation requirements. #BelongGrowSucceed
English: https://youtu.be/ZHWRMguOkTA
Spanish: https://youtu.be/AEZp35eLsq8
English: https://youtu.be/ZHWRMguOkTA
Spanish: https://youtu.be/AEZp35eLsq8
Our teachers & staff pressed pause and found their calm 🧘♀️✨ A zen afternoon crafting custom essential oil diffusers—because well-being matters!
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Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
Five high school students from across Anne Arundel County have advanced as semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) selection process. To learn more about the semifinalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2679174. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3:00 p.m., 2/3/26: Barring any additional inclement weather overnight that would impact school operations, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and will operate on normal schedules for students and staff on Wednesday, February 4.
There will still be areas of the county where adverse road and sidewalk conditions exist tomorrow morning, so families and employees are urged to continue to exercise caution and patience, including as it relates to decisions about student drivers. Families of students who normally walk to school should once again closely examine walking routes and, if prudent and possible, consider transporting their students to and from school.
Thank you.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell delivers a message to families, students and staff about the reopening of schools today and also thanks all those who continue to exercise grace and patience. More than 90 percent of students attended classes in person today, and our AACPS team is continuing to work along with County and City of Annapolis crews to make things better as the week progresses. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
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‣ Dates to Remember
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy Events
‣ Black History Month at your local library
‣ County & community resources
...and more!
