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
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the passage of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ calendar flexibility legislation by the Maryland General Assembly and its implications for the school district. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/zFT_5iasg5w
Four Anne Arundel County Public Schools students have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
The students are:
• Daniel Garrett, Arundel High School
• Abbie Heath, Severna Park High School
• Peter Judge, Severna Park High School
• Nikita Mehta, South River High School
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2139111
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Thirty-two Anne Arundel County Public Schools secondary students won their respective categories, 25 more finished second, and 24 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference. The student winners represent both Centers of Applied Technology as well as all 14 AACPS comprehensive high schools.
For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2133913.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Yes, that our #AACPSAwesome Elizabeth Heist among her Teacher of the Year colleagues from across Maryland this week as the group was honored for their work by the Maryland State Senate. Congratulations to Elizabeth and all the honorees, and thanks for all you do! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Rachael Bricker of Four Seasons Elementary School, AACPS’ April Volunteer of the Month! To read more about this #AACPSAwesome volunteer, go to www.aacps.org/volunteerofthemonth. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Sheryl Neville of the Center of Applied Technology North, AACPS’ April Employee of the Month! To read more about this #AACPSAwesome employee, go to www.aacps.org/employeeofthemonth. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Valerie Gottschalk of Ridgeway Elementary School, AACPS’ April Educator of the Month! To read more about this #AACPSAwesome educator, go to www.aacps.org/educatorofthemonth. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
