Family Academy Friday is back! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-090525. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
3 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays is back! Visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy

Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

3 days ago, AACPS
Jacqueline Sanderson with students
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
4 days ago, AACPS
AACPS Mobile App
MacArthur Eagles SOAR to success! Students and staff created six word memoirs on a feather to represent that we are one school with many stories. Together we SOAR! Thank you Ms Kreutzer for spearheading this project! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
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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

5 days ago, AACPS
Arundel HS 2024 state champs

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.

5 days ago, AACPS
Old Mill HS artists rendering
Our 7th grade science students were fully engaged brainstorming the ABC Things with Cells! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
9 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
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students writing
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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.
10 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
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
10 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
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.
11 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
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
11 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts
8th grade science students practiced being open minded communicators when they completed a team cup stack challenge! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed #ibworldschool
12 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
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one group done stacking cups, one still working
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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.
13 days ago, AACPS
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Welcome to MacArthur, 6th graders! We had a fantastic day getting to know you. You did a great job navigating the school, meeting your teachers, & showing off your skills in the staff vs. student basketball game. We’re so excited for a wonderful school year! #belonggrowsucceed
14 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
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Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
14 days ago, AACPS
School bus
Prepping for a great year! Our staff spent the day learning and getting ready to welcome students back next week. A huge thank you to our local restaurants for fueling us with a delicious lunch! We can’t wait to see you all soon! @pizzahut @hideawayodenton @yardhouse @aashodenton
18 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
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Thanks to all the families who made our 6th grade back-to-school night at MacArthur a huge success! It was wonderful to see so many of you there. A special shout-out to Col. Gore for taking the time to answer everyone’s base questions. #belonggrowsucceed #aacpsawesome
18 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
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On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the onset of the new school year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

https://youtu.be/sPC9Eof5-nM?si=wx2LfZEjdw6byZ0A

18 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell

It’s a fresh school year, so take a fresh look at Anne Arundel County Public Schools' mobile app. It’s got everything you need to stay connected, right at your fingertips. www.aacps.org/appvideo

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

19 days ago, AACPS
Fresh App of AACPS video
Today, teachers & administrators participated in IB professional learning and department meetings to collaborate and prepare for the students’ arrival. We can’t wait to see what this year brings! #IBWorldSchool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed #oneschoolmanystories
20 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
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