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/AAZv5MaixAwSpanish:
https://youtu.be/uRftCshy2Ks3 months ago, AACPS
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
3 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
Shout out to the best team around! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #CustodianAppreciationDay
3 months ago, SPMS
Check out the amazing designs created by our Project Runway 8 students! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, SPMS
Congratulations to Rob Cradle of Arundel High School, AACPS’ October Volunteer of the Month! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
Congratulations to Maggie Johnson of Crofton Middle School, AACPS’ October Educator of the Month! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
Congratulations to Neva Stansbury of Wiley H. Bates Middle School, AACPS’ October Employee of the Month! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
Celebrating our 🐲 Dragon Translators at Annapolis MIddle School. We appreciate all the work you do for staff and students! Gracias, Merci, Thank you!
3 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
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
3 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
Northeast High School senior Zhane Wiggins knew she was supposed to attend an assembly with her fellow seniors to hear representatives of the College Board speak about college scholarship opportunities. She soon found out that was only part of the story.
A few minutes into the assembly, College Board officials surprised Zhane with the news that she had won one of two monthly $40,000 BigFuture scholarships for completing key college and career planning steps. BigFuture is a free, online resource that helps students take the right first step after high school and personalize their plan for their future with resources to explore careers, plan for college, and pay for college.
Read more about Zhane and her award at aacps.org/article/2454633. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
4th graders at Cape St. Claire Elementary read a personal narrative about someone diagnosed with polio during the CKLA unit 1. To wrap up the unit they shared their personal narratives and played the board game Candy Land. Candy Land was created years ago by a polio patient for children stuck in hospitals with polio. #GrowAchieveCelebrateTOGETHER #TheFlockThatRocks
3 months ago, Cape St. Claire Elementary
In just three years, Central Middle School’s all-girls engineering program — Cosmic Cobras — has seen a dramatic increase in participation. What began with around 10 girls has now grown to 30 students actively engaged in hands-on engineering challenges.
This growth reflects a powerful shift in interest and opportunity for young women in STEM. It also mirrors a critical challenge: Nationally, there continues to be a decline in female seat acceptance for advanced STEM tracks, and the workforce still struggles with underrepresentation of women in engineering and technology careers.
By fostering confidence, collaboration, and creativity early, programs like Cosmic Cobras help change that trajectory. The jump in participation shows that when you create intentional spaces for girls in STEM, they rise to the challenge. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #Engineering #EquityInEducation #FutureReady
3 months ago, AACPS
What gets you to school on a Monday? Dog parade in the car loop! Look at those dog faces! So excited to visit school!🐶🐾 Best way to start the day.
3 months ago, Four Seasons Elementary
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
3 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
🔍 🦀 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
3 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
Severna Park Middle School is so proud of its student athletes! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #GoOspreys #MiddleSchoolSports
4 months ago, SPMS
Thanks to AACPS Operations department for repainting the blacktop at Four Seasons Elementary! Our students are going to have a blast on Monday! #BelongGrowSucceed
4 months ago, Four Seasons Elementary
Four Seasons Elementary's Friday yoga session is underway! Thanks to Ms. Flemister for leading. Shout out to Ms. Wismer, Mrs. Wolod, and Mrs. Davia for joining the students. Great way to start the day.
4 months ago, Four Seasons Elementary
🌟🪐At Ruth Eason, even stars need time to shine brighter — this week’s mission: wellness and reflection with mindful coloring and reflecting on the first month of school successes!
4 months ago, Ruth Eason School
So proud of our student athletes! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #GoOspreys
4 months ago, SPMS
