Watching science in action! 🔬 Our 8th grade scientists explored diffusion through a hands-on lab, observing how particles move! Learning becomes even more exciting when students can see concepts come to life! #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
3 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
Students in a classroom with safety goggles, working on a project at a table.
A person holds a pencil over a worksheet with various lines, boxes, and numbers. Three cups of blue liquid sit on a table.
Three students in goggles sit at a lab table, measuring liquids into cups, and writing on paper.
Two students in goggles and jackets working at a lab table with beakers and pencils.
⚡🔬 Science 8 students explored the power of static electricity during an electric charge lab! Through hands-on investigations, students discovered how charged objects interact and observed the forces that make static electricity so fascinating. Learning science is electric! 💡⚛️ #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
4 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
Two students examine a paper in a classroom. One holds a paper, the other holds a stick.
Two students in a classroom, one holding a balloon and the other a stick, both standing at a table.
Two students stand in a classroom, one holding a long stick with balloons, and the other holding a book.
Classroom with windows. Students seated at desks writing. Two women with long hair. One is seated at a desk.
Two students in a classroom, one pointing at a desk with papers, pencils, and books.
Person in blue sweater adjusts wooden dowel with both hands while standing near table with balloons.
Two students in a classroom, one bending over a table, another standing behind them. Books on shelves in background.
🔬⚡ Science 8 students put their learning into action by creating electromagnets! Through hands-on exploration, they discovered how electricity and magnetism work together to power everyday technology. Great job, scientists! 🧲💡 #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
4 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
Four students work at a table with papers and pencils, one holds a plastic bag.
Two students working on a project with electronic equipment and papers on a desk.
Three students work at a table, with one holding a wire and another holding a small circuit board.
Four students seated around a table with papers, folders, a pencil, and a small container.
Two students working together on a table, using a soldering iron and wires, with small batteries.
Working hard pays off! 💰🎓 Our AVID students have been earning Scholar Dollars and redeeming them for college swag from the classroom store. Thank you to everyone who has donated and helped inspire our students to dream big and plan for their futures! #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
4 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
Person in red shirt stands next to display of patches on table. Box with letters A, V, I, D on wall.
📚✨ The library can be used for more than just reading! During Lunch Bunch, one of our students practiced the art of origami and created an impressive dinosaur. Creativity, curiosity, and learning in action! 🦖🙌 #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
9 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
A smiling boy holds a pink paper creation at a desk in a room with tables.
🎃🍬 Halloween fun at MacArthur! Today we traded our red, white, and blue for costumes and candy as students and staff celebrated together. From creative costumes to lots of smiles, it was a spook-tacular day filled with school spirit and fun! 👻🧡 #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
9 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
Group of people in costumes, some seated, others standing, in a room with a stage backdrop and balloons.
A group of young people stand on a grassy field, some wearing jeans and sneakers. One has a hat and sunglasses. A building is visible in the background.
A young boy stands on a grassy field wearing a Cheetos costume. A blurry person is walking in the background.
Five children in robes stand in a field; some hold peace signs. A school building is in the background.
Two women wearing costumes pose for a photo. One wears Minnie Mouse ears and a polka-dot dress; the other wears overalls. Behind them is a stage.
Three people in colorful costumes pose in a room with folding chairs in the background.
Two students sit at a table. One with blue hair looks at the other's chess pieces.
Three people in costumes posing for a photo in front of blue lockers in a school.
Four adults stand in a school hallway. Three of them wear firefighter gear, and one wears a dress.
Group of students standing on field with school building in background; some students are in costume.
🎓💛 Our AVID students had an incredible opportunity to tour Bowie State University and experience college life firsthand! From exploring campus to learning about future opportunities, students gained valuable insight into their college and career journeys. As an added bonus, some of our students were even featured live on BSU TV—what an exciting moment! 🐾📺 #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
9 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
Group of students posing for a photo in a hallway with a large portrait in the background.
Group of people stand outdoors on brick ground, facing a building, with trees and a clear sky.
Several students seated around a table with a camera and microphone set up in front of them.
Students gathered in a courtyard with trees, some seated on low walls, others standing with backpacks and bags.
🚌✨ It's National School Bus Safety Week! Help keep our students safe by stopping for school buses and following all bus safety laws. Our bus drivers have an important job, and we appreciate the care and dedication they show in getting students to and from school safely each day. Thank you, drivers! 💙
#IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
22 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
Row of yellow school buses with red, white, and blue stars on a white background, promoting National School Bus Safety Week.
What a day! 🎉 We celebrated MCAP success, incredible growth, and our fall student-athletes with friendly competitions, dancing, laughter, and Eagles spirit. Even a few teachers and admin took pies to the face from our top MCAP scorers! 🦅🥧 Shout out to MMS’s 8th grade students for having the greatest percentage of students with very high and high growth on their ELA 7 and Math 7 MCAP out of all comprehensive middle schools in AACPS! Way to SOAR!!#IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
27 days ago, MacArthur Middle School
students with Eagle
students with Eagle
students with Eagle
Eagle
Our out-of-area MYP magnet students enjoyed lunch with IB Coordinator Ms. Pomplon! 🍕 As open-minded risk-takers, they stepped outside their comfort zones, made new connections, and built community while sharing pizza and conversation. #IBworldschool #belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, MacArthur Middle School
student tossing dice
students eating
students eating
students tossing dice
students tossing dice
students tossing dice
Stretch, move, succeed! 💪 During their agility unit, 8th grade Dance for Athletes students explored dynamic and static stretching and how each helps prepare the body for movement and recovery. #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, MacArthur Middle School
dancers stretching
Ready, set, hike! 🏈 Our 7th graders practiced passing, catching, and teamwork while building their football skills in Physical Education. #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, MacArthur Middle School
students playing football
Science came to life in our Chemical Reactions Lab! Our 8th graders investigated the signs of a chemical reaction, observing color changes, temperature changes, precipitates forming, and gases being released as evidence that new substances were being created.#belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, MacArthur Middle School
students combining chemicals
students combining chemicals.
students combining chemicals.
students combining chemicals.
teachers prepping the lab
From elements to compounds! 🧪✨ Our 8th graders explored how individual elements combine to create something entirely new, comparing compounds to the elements that make them up during a hands-on lab investigation. #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, MacArthur Middle School
students working on a lab
students working on a lab
students working on a lab
students working on a lab

📣39th Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids Fundraising Campaign, October 1-31, 2026
AACPS & AA County Food Bank partner to hold the largest annual fundraiser for the food bank! 100% of proceeds benefit the AA County Food Bank
Donate online at aacps.org/harvest or bring in canned/dried goods to your school

about 1 month ago, AACPS
A flyer with text and a blue crab. The text reads: Harvest for the Hungry, Oct. 1-31, 2026.
A graphic highlights the importance of the Harvest for the Hungry event, stating that over 72,000 families depend on Anne Arundel County Food Bank.
An infographic offers donation options. Text reads "Harvest for the Hungry" and lists items. Tip suggests donating foods you love.
Cartel promocional en español para una campaña de donación de alimentos titulada “Cosecha para Compartir”, que se llevará a cabo del 1 al 31 de octubre de 2026. El diseño incluye ilustraciones de latas de alimentos, maíz y dos cangrejos azules sosteniendo un letrero que dice “Niños Ayudando a Niños”. El cartel utiliza principalmente los colores azul, verde, amarillo y blanco.
Infografía sobre la campaña Cosecha para Compartir. Indica que más de 72,000 familias cuentan con el apoyo del Banco de Alimentos del Condado de Anne Arundel. Señala que Cosecha para Compartir es la mayor recaudación anual de fondos para el banco de alimentos y que el 100 % de los fondos recaudados se destina al Banco de Alimentos del Condado de Anne Arundel. El diseño incluye ilustraciones de un cangrejo azul y latas de alimentos, con elementos decorativos en azul, verde y amarillo.
Infografía titulada “Cómo ayudar” que explica cómo apoyar la campaña Cosecha para Compartir. Incluye un enlace para hacer donaciones en línea: aacps.org/harvest. También invita a donar alimentos a la escuela, específicamente productos almacenables y alimentos secos o en lata, y señala que no se deben llevar envases de vidrio. Un consejo recomienda donar alimentos que a la familia le guste comer en casa. Un recuadro informa que las donaciones monetarias ayudan a comprar exactamente lo que necesitan las comunidades. La parte inferior muestra una caja de donaciones de Cosecha para Compartir rodeada de latas de alimentos y un cangrejo azul.
🎉 As we celebrate Principal Appreciation Month, we give a huge shoutout to our amazing principal, Ms. Kelly McVey! Named the 2025 Middle School Principal of the Year, she inspires students daily to be Safe, Open-Minded, Accountable, and Reflective. 💙
#IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, MacArthur Middle School
A woman in a red dress stands in front of a crowd at an event, holding a trophy.

🌍 Happy International Translation Day! Today we celebrate Olivia Aguilarsanabria, our Bilingual Family and Community Outreach Facilitator. Through her dedication, our multilingual families feel welcomed, connected, and a true sense of belonging within our school community. 💙
#IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

about 1 month ago, MacArthur Middle School
Woman with glasses and brown hair wearing a maroon shirt with "SOAR" below. Text reads "MACARTHUR MIDDLE" at top.
Celebrating the creativity, talent, & passion that make the arts shine at MacArthur Middle! A huge thank you to Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Rowley, Ms. Love, Ms. Kreutzer, Ms. Trebon, & Ms. Vanderwagon for inspiring our Eagles to create, perform, express themselves, and SOAR!
about 2 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
National Arts in Education Week poster for Macarthur Middle School, featuring school mascot, arts icons, and dates.
Music teacher instructing group of students
Four students and one adult pose with a trophy, likely winners of a school competition.
A dance class poses for a group photo in black attire, some with arms raised.
A dance class performs synchronized arm movements in a studio with "DANCE" signage.
Dance students in pink tops and black leggings perform on stage with a purple backdrop.
Our SOAR Teachers of the Month! Thank you Ms. McLaurin, Ms. Kreutzer, Ms. Ramamni, & Ms. Patty for leading by example and showing what it means to be Safe, Open-Minded, Accountable, and Reflective every day. Your dedication helps our school community SOAR! #belonggrowsucceed
about 2 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
Four staff members hold up certificates for "SOAR Staff of the Month" awards.
🧪🔍 8th grade scientists investigated physical properties through a solubility lab! Students tested sugar, salt, and oil in a mystery liquid, recorded their observations, identified the substance, and calculated density as a math extension. #IBworldschool #belonggrowsucceed
about 2 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
Students in a science class conduct a density experiment with beakers and a graduated cylinder.
Students in safety goggles conduct a science experiment involving liquids and powders in a classroom setting.
Students perform science experiment with a beaker
Students in lab goggles conduct a science experiment in a classroom setting.
Students in a science lab wearing goggles and conducting an experiment with liquids and substances.