Happy Principal Appreciation Day, Mrs. Morgan! 🎉 Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every single day. Our school is stronger because of you, and we truly appreciate all that you do! @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
about 16 hours ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
2 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026
1st Grade Bubbles 🫧🫧 @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
5 days ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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5th grade Science Lab! @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
5 days ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.

Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.

For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
8 days ago, AACPS
Joe Bigsby, Teacher of the Year
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
8 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 School Year Calendar Artwork
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc

9 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 23, 2026

Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.

10 days ago, AACPS
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Letter fun in Kindergarten! @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
13 days ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.

The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.

For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
15 days ago, AACPS
2025-26 School Year calendar artwork

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

At the meeting, the Board will also:

• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.

For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.

15 days ago, AACPS
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3rd grade making Pirate Maps to help decorate for the spring concert! @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
17 days ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the Meade Cluster Spring Event taking place this Saturday, April 18.

- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
17 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 16, 2026
Celebrating our amazing and fabulous assistant principal, Kayla Zipp!! She does so much for the students, teachers and families at GCE and we are so lucky to have her! @AACountySchools #GrowBelongSucceed
23 days ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an important update about the high school schedule for PSAT and SAT testing day on April 15. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY
23 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 9, 2026
3rd grade enjoying the trip to Fort McHenry. @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
24 days ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the AACPS Board of Education's Military Service Award in honor of Candace C. W. Antwine.

- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 2, 2026
4th Grade had an amazing time on the Arlington Echo field trip! @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
about 1 month ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell kicks off Spring Break, sharing his hopes for a relaxing week for all.

- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 26, 2026
Mrs. Ward's 4th grade students making solar ovens to cook some s'mores!@AACountyschools#belonggrowsuccceed
about 1 month ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
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