What a weekend it was for Anne Arundel County Public Schools marching bands at the annual Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) state championships.
Leading the way for AACPS at the MMBA State Championships, Old Mill High School achieved a first-place finish in Class 3A and Broadneck High School earned a first-place in the Open Large class. Adding to the significance of their victories, both schools achieved the highest MMBA championship scores in the history of their programs, a testament to years of commitment, growth, and excellence by students, directors, instructional staff, and families. Old Mill also achieved an award for Best Visual Performance, while Broadneck earned special awards in Best Percussion, Best Visual Performance, Best Music Performance, and Best Overall Effect.
The Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) is one of the state's premier competitive marching band circuits, providing educationally focused adjudicated performances for high school marching bands throughout Maryland. Its annual State Championship, held at Towson University, brings together many of Maryland's top-performing ensembles to conclude the competitive season.
The Chesapeake High School Marching Band also delivered an exceptional performance, earning second place in Class 3A and highlighting the remarkable competitiveness and quality of its program. Chesapeake also captured awards for Best Music Performance and Best Overall Effect.
AACPS schools further demonstrated the depth of excellence across the county in Class 4A with Crofton High School earning 3rd place with a special award for Best Color Guard.
“These accomplishments represent countless hours of rehearsal, perseverance, teamwork, and commitment,” AACPS Music Coordinator Andrew Ritenour said. “We congratulate every student performer, drum major, section leader, director, band staff member, and volunteer whose efforts contributed to the success of these ensembles.”
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Leading the way for AACPS at the MMBA State Championships, Old Mill High School achieved a first-place finish in Class 3A and Broadneck High School earned a first-place in the Open Large class. Adding to the significance of their victories, both schools achieved the highest MMBA championship scores in the history of their programs, a testament to years of commitment, growth, and excellence by students, directors, instructional staff, and families. Old Mill also achieved an award for Best Visual Performance, while Broadneck earned special awards in Best Percussion, Best Visual Performance, Best Music Performance, and Best Overall Effect.
The Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) is one of the state's premier competitive marching band circuits, providing educationally focused adjudicated performances for high school marching bands throughout Maryland. Its annual State Championship, held at Towson University, brings together many of Maryland's top-performing ensembles to conclude the competitive season.
The Chesapeake High School Marching Band also delivered an exceptional performance, earning second place in Class 3A and highlighting the remarkable competitiveness and quality of its program. Chesapeake also captured awards for Best Music Performance and Best Overall Effect.
AACPS schools further demonstrated the depth of excellence across the county in Class 4A with Crofton High School earning 3rd place with a special award for Best Color Guard.
“These accomplishments represent countless hours of rehearsal, perseverance, teamwork, and commitment,” AACPS Music Coordinator Andrew Ritenour said. “We congratulate every student performer, drum major, section leader, director, band staff member, and volunteer whose efforts contributed to the success of these ensembles.”
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
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Four principals have been selected as finalists for the 2027 George Arlotto Leadership Award, presented annually to the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) Principal of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding school leaders whose vision, compassion, and commitment inspire students, encourage staff, and strengthen families and communities.
To read about the finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3242853.
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To read about the finalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3242853.
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The legacy of leadership that was on display at Van Bokkelen Elementary School Friday was simply #AACPSAwesome! Principal Kellie Schell-Ramey, Assistant Principal Myrna Phillips and the entire Van Bokkelen team welcomed back former principals Rose Tasker, Andrea Kane, and Selecia Hardy as special guests at the school’s pep rally. What made the event even more special is that at one time, Ms. Schell-Ramey, Dr. Kane, Ms. Hardy and Ms. Phillips all worked together at Van Bokkelen under Mrs. Tasker and all returned at some point in their careers to continue serving the Van Bokkelen community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
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
Our Ospreys showed off their favorite teams and brought plenty of team spirit to SPMS! #ParkPride #BelongGrowSucceed #JerseyDay #SpiritWeek
Science in motion! 💙💚 The Riverhawks were busy exploring molecular motion in Ms. Newton’s class!
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Math in action! ✏️ Ms. Simonds’ Algebra students are solving systems of linear equations, working it out on whiteboards, and building their mathematical reasoning skills!
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Mr. Valcich brought the heat! 🔥 Congratulations to our SPMS Staff Chili Cook-Off winner! And a big thank-you to everyone who participated and brought the delicious competition!
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Halloween Hands! 💀🎨 Ms. Wachter’s Digital Palette 3 students put their Photoshop shading skills to work, creating some seriously awesome skeleton hand artwork!
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Last week, high school students from across AACPS came together at Northeast High School for the Youth Leadership Conference hosted by AACPS Wellness! The conference featured student-led workshops on mental health and overall wellness, as well as a keynote from Dr. Mark Bedell on how wellness has shaped his personal and professional life. #BelongGrowSucceed
📚✨ 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
Bus 140 is bringing the Halloween spirit! 🎃 We love a bus driver who knows how to make the ride a little more fun! #ParkPride #BelongGrowSucceed
Celebrity broadcast journalists or Waugh Chapel Dads? Hard to tell at last night’s Trunk or Treat. Thank you to the PTA for making it happen.
Slime, science, and a little curiosity! 🧪 Ms. Werre’s Science 8 students created their own slime and investigated its properties to determine whether it’s a solid, liquid, or gas.
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Ready for some Halloween fun! 🎃 Ms. Endo, Ms. White, and Ms. Anders are kicking off our 6th Grade Halloween Social. More pictures coming soon!
Wrapped up in Halloween fun! 🧻👻 Our Unified Dance students spent class dancing, laughing, learning the iconic Thriller moves, and making some mummy memories!
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Two suits. Two rolling desks. One serious case of Osprey style! 👔💻
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell, who is in his fifth year leading Maryland’s fourth largest school district, tonight was named the 2027 Superintendent of the Year by the Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland. The award is presented annually to a Maryland superintendent who demonstrates excellence in educational leadership, communication, professionalism, and community involvement. It is voted on by public school superintendents across the state.
To read more about Dr. Bedell and the award, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3221209.
To read more about Dr. Bedell and the award, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3221209.
The Ospreys have officially caught Thriller fever! 🧟♂️ Ms. Martin’s students took on the iconic dance, and some even kept the moves going all the way to science class!
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