Thanks to the Anne Arundel County Council for taking time at its meeting Monday night to recognize nine members of our #AACPSFamily and their teams for earning state or national awards. They are:

• Dr. Ryan Durr, Meade High School, Maryland High School Principal of the Year
• Lyndsay Heurbin, Arundel County School, Maryland High School Assistant Principal of the Year
• Andrea Cannady, Northeast Middle School, Maryland Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year
• Rachel Kennelly, Severn Run High School, Maryland Music Educators Association Award of Excellence
• Danielle Crankfield, Crofton High School, National School Counselor of the Year
• Katy Kelley, Broadneck High School, National Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year
• Dr. Christa Kulp, Virtual Academy, Maryland School Psychologist of the Year
• Mary Jo Childs, Director of Purchasing, National Procurement Institute Award of Excellence
• Not pictured is Jamie Miller, Broadneck Elementary School Maryland Music Educators Association Award of Excellence

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

Shoutout to our Operations Staff! While the snow kept us home last week, they were shoveling and salting! IB Design students spent their virtual day creating thank-you cards to show our appreciation. It’s all about that IB principle of Caring! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

Inquiry in Action: 6th Grade IB Design Students investigated the global issue of food deserts through a local lens. They designed nutritional food trucks aimed at providing equitable access to healthy meals for all. #ibworldschool #AACPS awesome #belonggrowsucceed

Thank you South County Café for recognizing our custodians for all of their hardwork and tirelessly to ensure that our building is safe and ready for our students, staff, and families! We appreciate you!

Thank you to our Building Services team for all of your hard work this week! #Belonggrowsucceed

Thank you Mr. Powell, Ms. Quinn, and Mr. Kitt for all of their hard work getting our school clear of the snow and ice. @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed

Congratulations to Crofton High School's Danielle Crankfield, who was honored as teh American School Counselor Association’s National Counselor of the Year at the group's banquet last night! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

AACPS IB school-based coordinators and lead teachers came together recently to strengthen their understanding of different questioning routines in order to build deeper understanding among their IB students. It was a powerful day as these talented adults became both learner and then teacher as they shared new understandings with one another! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

Tonight's homework assignment! This is a continuation of our PYP holiday card campaign. #Belonggrowsucceed

Thank you to Dr. Bedell for visiting Waugh Chapel on Friday! #Belonggrowsucceed

In celebration of Mo Gaba Day, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Mo Gaba Positivity and Perseverance Awards, honoring students who embody the resilience, kindness, and joy that defined Mo’s remarkable life. To read more about the winners and see a complete list of the more than 80 nominees, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2649607.

🎉🧠✨ Big applause for Ms. Garcia’s amazing scholars! ✨🧠🎉
Shoutout to the students who stepped up, spoke out, and thought deep during our Socratic Seminar! 🙌💬 Your insightful questions, respectful dialogue, and confident voices showed true academic excellence. 📚🌟 https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DT3ZpC-ghRA/
@aacountyschools @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #dragonstrong #pertenecercrecertriunfar

📚✨ Dragons Learning in Action! ✨📚🐲
Students in Mr. Thomas’ Advanced Language Arts class are creating a book project based on their chosen novel. Students had the option to design a “Book in a Bag” report or create a Digital Scrapbook to showcase their understanding of the text. https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/p/DT0WiD5DpnX/

💐🐲 Flowers + Fundraising = a win‑win 🐲💖🌸
Help support SGA members at Annapolis Middle School by buying a carnation for someone you appreciate—your mom, best friend, daughter, or anyone who deserves a smile 🐲 💕
Every flower helps our Dragon students grow 🌱✨ @aacountyschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed

Congratulations to Ben in 5th grade! He is the artist/designer of this school year's yearbook cover. #Belonggrowsucceed

Congratulations to Nurse Brandi for being named Staff Member of the Week! #Belonggrowsucceed

🎉🐉 Spelling Bee Victory at Annapolis Middle! 🐉🎉
We’re beyond proud to announce the winners of the Annapolis Middle School Spelling Bee!
🥇 1st Place: Nadia — Our fierce Dragon champion!
🥈 2nd Place: Benjamin
🥉 3rd Place: Angel
Our Dragon Nadia soared to the top and will be representing AMS in the County‑Wide Spelling Bee! 🐉✨
We know she’ll make us proud as she carries the spirit, strength, and smarts of the AMS Dragons into the next round!
Let’s cheer her on as she gets ready to take the big stage!🔥📚 ¡Felicitamos a los ganadores del Spelling Bee de Annapolis Middle School! 🎉✨ https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DTiwAMuDyd4/

Congratulations to Arundel High School's Lyndsay Huerbin, who has earned the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals' High School Assistant Principal of the Year Award. We are so proud that you are a member of our hashtag#AACPSFamily! hashtag#BelongGrowSucceed

Read more about Lyndsay at https://lnkd.in/eD54sTds.