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.
🦅 Our 5th graders explored creativity in art by making radial patterns inspired by the book, "The Dot" and artist Alma W. Thomas. Their artwork shines with color and imagination!
We’re so proud of Ms. Hardesty for earning a Health Inspection Award for last school year! 🏆 She keeps our cafeteria running smoothly, always clean, and serves our Eagles with care each day. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
In Mrs. Sturdivants 2nd grade class, students are tackling math misconceptions in real time! ✏️💡 With peers modeling at the board and explaining their thinking, everyone is building deeper understanding together. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our 3rd graders dove into math today using base-10 blocks! 🔢 With just 6 blocks, they worked to build and represent different numbers—great hands-on learning and problem-solving. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our 5th graders put their teamwork skills to the test in the “Save Fred” challenge! Working together (without using their fingers!) they had to get Fred the gummy worm into his gummy lifesaver. Problem-solving & collaboration! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Big smiles at lunch today! Mr. Brumfield, our PE teacher, joined some of our new kindergarteners he knows from pre-K, making their very first day a little easier (and a lot more fun!). 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our brand new Morning Announcements Team made their debut today! We’re so proud to celebrate our 5th graders as they take the lead and shine each morning. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
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
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.
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
Our amazing teachers are off to a strong start—building community while setting clear structures, expectations, and routines. Our Eagles are already SOARing! It's going to be a GREAT year at Deale!🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our staff is blooming into the new year! A huge thank you to our families for showering our team with plants to kick off the school year! Our entire conference table is a jungle of gratitude!🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our hallways are bursting with creativity! 🖍️✨ Huge shoutout to our amazing staff for the incredible bulletin boards they’ve designed during the first week of school—welcoming, inspiring, and full of Eagle pride! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
What an amazing Back-to-School & Sneak-a-Peek event! 🦅 Our nest was filled with smiles, excitement, and lots of families as we welcomed our Eagles back. It’s going to be a great year! #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
