Kudos to Ridgeway Elementary School Principal Jessica Alvear and Point Pleasant Elementary School Assistant Principal Amy Chitwood for sharing their knowledge and work around building bridges with families of students with disabilities at this week’s Maryland Pupil Personnel Workers Conference! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Brayden Morgan, a junior at Glen Burnie High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2025-2026 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB).
For complete information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2184167.
On the menu for this week’s Thursday Thoughts with Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, students and families get a chance to taste-test potential new school lunch options #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/HtUccEksOFs
Congratulations to Manor View Elementary School and Pershing Hill Elementary School, which were honored by the Maryland State Department of Education for earning a Purple Star Award for their support of military-connected students! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Families who wish to apply for their student to attend Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ prekindergarten program in the 2025-2026 school year may do so online beginning on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. To help ensure equitable access for all families, the registration link will be available at www.aacps.org/earlychildhood beginning at 5 p.m.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2177562.
On Saturday, approximately about 1,000 community members turned out to see STEM education on full display at the annual Robotics Expo at Crofton High School. This is just one more way we are helping students #BelongGrowSucceed! #AACPSFamily
When it comes to supporting and addressing the needs of students whose parents or guardians serve in the United States Armed Forces, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is once again at the forefront.
A year after three schools were designated Purple Star Schools, two more – Manor View Elementary School and Pershing Hill Elementary School – have earned the honor, the Maryland State Department of Education announced today.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2174543.
What an awesome display of #MeadeStrong spirit at yesterday's spring cluster event at Meade High School! Thanks to all who came out to see students at all schools showcase their talents and accomplishments. Thanks as well to Col. Gore and the Fort Meade personnel who support our schools. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
What does it look like in the seconds after you're named Teacher of the Year? About like this. Congratulations to Jacqueline Sanderson! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School, tonight was named the 2025 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a record crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 39th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2171700.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #EiE2025
Citing a commitment to transparency and enhancing relationships with stakeholders through a variety of avenues, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has named Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell as its 2025 winner of the Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2170426
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses finishing the school year strong in all facets. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/VwJ0pOp-CVA
To all of our
Administrative Professionals...
You're Amazing!
Thank you for everything!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
The 3rd Annual Arundel Cluster Basketball Tournament was another huge success! 🏀 Waugh Chapel, Odenton, Piney Orchard, Two Rivers, Arundel Middle, and Arundel High participated in the tournament. Odenton's Dance Company students and Staff danced together in a halftime show to the Trolls Soundtrack! Arundel High's Dance Company also had an amazing performance to start our night out! Thank you to everyone who participated and came out to cheer on your school! 👏🏼
Happy Earth Day!
#earthday #happyearthday
REMINDER: Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Deadline to apply is April 21. Information: https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ
Are you looking for something relaxing to do during the break? Check out this hike at Lake Waterford Park sponsored by our friends at the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks! Go to http://aarecparks.org/lakewaterfordparkprograms to register today!
Easter/Spring break officially began when schools closed yesterday, but that wasn't before Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell laced up his sneakers and joined in on the Annapolis High School student-faculty basketball game. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Pam Klink, a 13-year teaching veteran at the Center of Applied Technology South (CAT South) has been named the National Teacher of the Year by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The surprise announcement was made last night during MSA’s national conference in Nashville.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2144544
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Watch the video to learn how to apply! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ
