Are you looking for something relaxing to do during the break? Check out this hike at Lake Waterford Park sponsored by our friends at the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks! Go to http://aarecparks.org/lakewaterfordparkprograms to register today!
Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Watch the video to learn how to apply! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the passage of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ calendar flexibility legislation by the Maryland General Assembly and its implications for the school district. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/zFT_5iasg5w
Thirty-two Anne Arundel County Public Schools secondary students won their respective categories, 25 more finished second, and 24 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference. The student winners represent both Centers of Applied Technology as well as all 14 AACPS comprehensive high schools.
For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2133913.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will get under way next week, and parents and guardians can reserve their child’s seat by enrolling online beginning at noon on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2129293.
To accommodate another event in the Parham Building later that evening, the start of the debate between finalists for 2025-26 Student Member of the Board of Education on April 9, 2025, has been moved to 4:30 p.m.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2126807.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Board Member Dawn Pulliam discuss the Board’s Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/rDgbNfBaDTk
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing construction at the Old Mill complex. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/9QTwjZ2DV9c
Second of three informational community meetings on redistricting to be streamed live
Details: https://www.aacps.org/article/2102125
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of the International Parent & Community Leadership Academy. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFCWF54g2Z0
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the district’s improvements in graduation rate and the progress being made in closing gaps. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/A6teSqPD2ho
AACPS culinary teams dominate 2024 Maryland ProStart Student Invitational #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2083374
Dozens of county students honored at annual Regional History Day competition #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2083081
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, @AACPSSupt Dr. Mark Bedell gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the surprise notifications for Teacher of the Year finalists. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/yr0CWxSIGKE
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the downsizing of the federal government and the impact on students, families, staff and the community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/d8GZdsuB72Q
Six educators named finalists for 2025 AACPS Teacher of the Year award #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2053403
3:30 p.m., 2/21/25: A vehicle fire on I-97 near Waterbury Road is causing significant backups this afternoon. These backups will likely impact bus transportation for some students in the central and southern part of the county. A vehicle fire on I-97 near Waterbury Road is causing significant backups this afternoon. These backups will likely impact bus transportation for some students in the central and southern part of the county.
The Board of Education has proposed an additional amendment to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. Amendment 22 can be found along with the rest of the proposed amendments at www.aacps.org/budgetamendments. The Board is scheduled to vote on a formal budget request at its meeting on Wednesday.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell gets a haircut from an Arundel High School student is also a licensed barber and discusses the many such opportunities available for AACPS students. #BelongGrownSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/QpdLx4hN_o8
Due to the school system’s switch to virtual operations, the Dance Festival concert scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, will be rescheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Crofton High School.
Tickets are non-refundable. However, if you find yourself no longer able to attend this concert, please reach out to your school’s dance company director for additional details.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday for an amazing 2 p.m. concert to celebrate the outstanding work of our teachers and students!
