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Congratulations to Old Mill High School graduate Josh Hader, who now pitches for the Houston Astros, for being named the June American League Reliever of the Month! Hader allowed just six hits and struck out 22 batters in 13 2/3 relief innings. He also recorded nne saves, the most in Major League Baseball in June. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Technology Service Desk, which supports more than 12,000 school district users and more than 150,000 devices and enterprise systems, has earned a national award for its commitment to excellence through certification. For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2296895.
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ON BOARD: Congratulations to 2025-26 Student Member of the Board of Education Brayden Morgan of Glen Burnie High School, who took his oath of office today! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

Congratulations to Jack Morgan for being named "Anne Arundel County Safety Patroller of the Year"! Thank you for your service, Jack!

Congratulation to Community Ambassador Supervisor Candis Henson, Manager of Work-Based Learning and Career Technical Education Kelly Stutzman, and Coordinator of Career and Technical Education Dede Keller on their graduation from Leadership Anne Arundel’s Flagship Class of 2025! Congratulations as well to Development Specialist Leathia Fletcher (not pictured), who graduated from LAA’s Neighborhood Leadership Academy. Taking part in LAA’s initiatives will make all of them more effective school system employees and community advocates! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPS Family

Every team and every event has its heroes, and the Curriculum Writing Academy at Crofton High School is no exception. A big salute to the amazing custodial team at Crofton High School for everything they did to make this year’s academy run smoothly! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

As students vacation and attempt to stay out of the heat, district leaders continue their work to prepare to make the 2025-26 school year even better than the one that just concluded. About 300 administrators and other leaders gathered for the first day of the Division of Instruction and School Performance’s two-day conference, titled “Empowering Leadership: Working Together for Remarkable Results.” The keynote address came from Dr. Luvelle Brown, the longtime and nationally recognized superintendent of New York’s Ithaca City School District. Attendees also heard remarks from Chief Academic Officer Christina Catalano and were entertained by members of the #AACPSAwesome Big Bad Brass Band of Severn Run High School before going to sessions! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Congratulations to Marley Middle School Assistant Principal Anna Ory, who was honored by the Maryland State Department of Education today for her selection as Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

School may be out for the summer, but our school district leaders are hard at work developing innovative curriculum for the coming year. Members of our Triple E (Enhancing Elementary Excellence) team are collaborating to design hands-on, STEM-rich learning experiences that spark curiosity and critical thinking. This summer’s work is focused on giving students more opportunities to solve real-world problems through inquiry and innovation. The lessons we are creating are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and grounded in project-based learning to help ensure that that students not only learn content but also build the skills they need to lead, create, and thrive. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is proud to be the only local school system in the nation with a Student Member of the Board who has full voting rights. Tonight the Board paid tribute to outgoing SMOB Hafsa Hamdoui, a Crofton High School graduate, at her last meeting. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, we pause to remember those we have lost. They will always be part of our #AACPSFamily. https://youtu.be/2Remq_YnJpU

The bilingual performers at Tyler Heights Elementary School summed up an #AACPSAwesome school year in four perfect words: "We Are Moving Onward." Watch their performance at https://x.com/i/status/1933657384276406592. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Happy last day of school! Our PTA has the best sense of humor! We wish you the best summer. We'll see you in August. Enjoy every moment!

We all help take care of our school. It's great to see our Kindergartners helping Mr. Louis keep the playground clean. Way to go, Sharks!

Our library team is amazing! Our 930 students have checked out 14,280 books this year! Keep reading throughout the summer by using Macinvia or the public library! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed #ourstory

Our 5th graders are moving on up! We’re proud of your journey and excited for all the greatness ahead. Middle school, here they come! 🚀 #belonggrowsucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

Traversing the busiest part of the hiring season isn't done successfully unless the entire team is ready, willing, and able. Members of our #AACPSAwesome Division of Human Resources team recently took some time to engage in professional development and team-building activities that will prove invaluable in that work. The morning portion of the day was capped off by a visit from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell, who took time to thank the team for the hard work that has resulted in an ongoing decline in vacancies. Are you interested in joining our team? We hope to see you at one of our upcoming hiring events! Reach out to recruitment@aacps.org for more information. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Seniors enrolled in Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ AVID program earned nearly $111.4 million in scholarship offers this year, a 33.6 percent increase from the prior year that shattered the previous single-year high of $83.4 million. The offers are $28 million more than those earned by seniors who graduated a year ago and are just one indication of the growing success of the Advancement Via Individual Determination Program in the school district. For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2265276.

Lothian Elementary School teacher Chelsea McDonald is quick to say she draws inspiration from those around her. It’s pretty evident that the reverse is also true. McDonald, who teaches fourth grade and is in her 11th year with Anne Arundel County Public Schools, has been named the 2025 Elementary School Outstanding Mathematics Educator by the Maryland Council Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2265047. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

How do we make the last week memorable? We have FUN! Wear your summer hats! We won't get to see you in the summer so show us what you've got!