Congratulations to our MacArthur Students of September! Thank you for SOARing to success each day by being: Safe Open-minded Accountable Reflective We’re so proud of you! Keep up the great work! 🦅 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
students smiling with ms mcvey
7th grade scientists modeled body systems with a fun hands on lab! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
students doing lab
students doing lab
students doing lab
students doing lab
students doing lab
The Board of Education today announced logistics for two public hearings – to be held on October 13 and 27, 2025 – at which members of the public can testify about the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2463907.
5 months ago, AACPS
Redistricting Process Phase 2
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027. Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.

CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
5 months ago, AACPS
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.  CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about the third year of AACPS’ Family Forum events, designed to help families stay engaged in the education of their students. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/AAZv5MaixAw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/uRftCshy2Ks
5 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell
Huge congratulations to Ms. Peterson, our nominee for the Martha Smith Teacher of the Year Award! 🏆 Ms. Peterson has exemplified a passion for students, especially as a fierce advocate for unified athletics. An incredible leader & educator! 🍎 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
ms Peterson being presented with nominee from ms mcvey
Proud of the MacArthur Eagles boys basketball team for an awesome game and a big win over Monarch Global! 🏆 Keep that energy rolling! 🏀 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
basketball game
basketball game
basketball game
basketball game
Our MacArthur Lady Eagles played their hearts out on the court today, soaring over Monarch Laurel with an incredible 37-13 win! 🦅🏀 So proud of the team’s grit and effort! #LadyEagles #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
students playing
students playing
students playing
students playing
students playing
students playing
Our 38th annual Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids has begun! Our students find a sense of belonging as they bring in food and encourage donations to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, learning to give and help others in our community. Bring in food to your local school or donate online at aacps.org/harvest throughout the month of October!
5 months ago, AACPS
Kids Helping Kids Harvest for the Hungry October 1-31, 2025. Photo with a blue crab holding cans of food.
Kids Helping Kids Harvest for the Hungry October 1-31, 2025. Photo with a blue crab holding cans of food.
7th grade science hit the water! 🦀 Oyster boat ride, canoeing in tributaries, crab fishing, and hands-on learning with the incredible team at Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). Future marine scientists in the making! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
crab with students looking.
students in water
student holding crab
student holding crab

The deadline to weigh in on a potential change in the current school year calendar under consideration by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is October 1, 2025. Complete information and a link to a short survey can be found at www.aacps.org/calendarchange.

5 months ago, AACPS
Calendar survey art
View our October 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2025
‣Harvest for the Hungry
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Academy
...and more
5 months ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
Powerful performance last Friday! Band and Chorus students from MacArthur and Severn Run feeder schools combined forces to deliver the National Anthem at the Severn Run vs. Severna Park football game. 🎤 🎶 🏈 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
band playing
Mr Hawkins with students
Celebrating our roots! Map-making is underway for Hispanic Heritage Month as our WCL and Social Studies classes join forces. It’s powerful to see staff and students mark the places that shape their heritage! #aacpsawesome #hispanicheritagemonth #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
maps on bulletin board
key for colors- staff, and each grade level
Mexico map
Puerto Rico map
El Salvador map
🔍 🦀 Our 6th grade scientists spent the day with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, classifying organisms to get a firsthand look at the Bay’s health. What a great learning experience! #belonggrowsucceed #aacpsawesome
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
students on a boat
students in the water
students looking at fish and crabs
crabs and fish in a net
⚓️ Our 7th grade math students tackled their SCLT review with a fun twist, turning their practice problems into a real-life game of Battleship! They checked their work instantly using a Google Form and marked off their successful “hits.” #aacps #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
students with google form and drawing xs
students with google form and drawing xs
student marking battleship board
battle ship board
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.

For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.
5 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
Mr. Leonard’s 6th-grade Language and Literature students transformed into detectives today, using a mystery review activity to prepare for their upcoming SCLT. #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
5 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
mystery worksheet and detective badge
class
direction slide

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Garrison Commander Colonel Yolanda Gore discuss the benefits of the partnership between Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Fort George G. Meade. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 English: https://youtu.be/SpKc0HLQyZ0
🔗 Spanish: https://youtu.be/aHLkNXbOSwk

5 months ago, AACPS
Colonel Gore and Dr. Bedell standing in front of Manor View Elementary School

Join us for the first session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Register at https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014. 📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Southern Middle School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

5 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join us for the first session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Register at https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014 📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Southern Middle School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Únase a nosotros para el evento ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso.    Explora temas relacionados con el acoso y el ciberacoso, sus efectos en la salud mental y cómo podemos trabajar juntos para construir escuelas y comunidades inclusivas. Experimenta actividades para todas las edades - ¡estudiantes de primaria, intermedia, secundaria y adultos! Enriquece tu conocimiento con estrategias concretas para hablar sobre el acoso. Inscríbase en https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014 📅martes, 14 de octubre, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Escuela Intermedia Southern #PertenecerCrecerTriunfar #FamiliaAACPS