Restorative Circles work. Students are learning another essential life skill when they learn how to repair and restore relationships when times get tough! #BelongGrowSucceed
Arundel High School Team 1 amassed 435 out of a possible 500 points and took the top spot in three of four categories on the way to winning Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Envirothon competition recently.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2211733.
Two Anne Arundel County Public Schools students took second place in their respective categories at the Maryland State History Day competition, qualifying them to compete in the National History Day competition at the University of Maryland next month.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2210783.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Did you know that Mills-Parole has, not just one, but TWO recipients of the SHAPE Simon McNeely Award for Physical Education teachers? Our students are incredibly lucky to be taught by such gifted teachers each day. Thank you for Mrs. Blumstein and Mr. Gardner for the work that do! #BelongGrowSucceed
What makes our Teacher of the Year Finalists and Principal of the Year so special? The audience at the recent Excellence in Education Awards found out from the people these amazing educators impact the most. Take a look at what makes them so special. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
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Announcing the 2025 Velma Clark Award for Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture winner — Stacey Scofield! 🌱🎉
Stacey, a Library Media and Instructional Technology teacher at Walter S. Mills-Parole Elementary School, has gone above and beyond to bring agriculture into the hands and hearts of her students. From pollinator lessons and pumpkin patches to a pizza garden and garden club, Stacey has created incredible hands-on opportunities for students to connect with agriculture — even hatching chickens and hosting a MAEF Mobile Lab visit!
Her creative, inclusive approach helps students of all backgrounds see themselves in agriculture, breaking down barriers and showing that agriculture is everywhere — from what we eat to what we wear.
Congratulations, Stacey! We can’t wait to follow along as you continue to inspire young minds through ag literacy!
#AgEducation #VelmaClarkAward #TeachingAg #HandsOnLearning #Congratulations #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Three Anne Arundel County Public Schools earned inaugural Maryland Green School status, one renewed its status, one earned a Sustainable School designation and another reached the Sustainable Bronze level in the 2025 honors bestowed by the Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (MAEOE).
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2205341.
What do you do if one of your students, just because they felt like it, shows up to school in a suit to be dressed for success? If you're Old Mill Middle School South Principal Linda Chandler, you go to your costume closet and let him pick out a tie to add to his outfit! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Our teams prefer to be behind the camera rather than in front of it, but we want to take a minute to thank all of the communications professionals who work so hard to provide information to all of our communities every day! #SchoolCommunicatorsDay2025
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell spent time at Monarch Academy in Glen Burnie, relaying his life story to students and urging them to work hard to overcome challneges. Dr. Bedell also took time to attend the school's Career Fair. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
It's Teacher Appreciation Week and Odenton Elementary School's PTA partnered with Coffee and Paws Rescue, Inc., to show the school's staff some puppy love! The school was full of wagging tails and happy hearts as staff enjoyed some well-deserved puppy snuggles! Thanks to the PTA and Coffee and Paws Rescue Inc! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
(Photos from Odenton Elementary PTA)
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell gets a lesson in lacrosse from the eight-time defending state champion Severna Park High School boys lacrosse team. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/nDdhvomo3zk
Join us NOW for the latest episode of TeenTalk! In this new episode of Teen Talk, guest host Will Andrione, from Severna Park HS, will dive into the music and magic behind “School Sound.” https://youtu.be/ZcrGplhs_Qs
We are so proud to be a part of initiatives like Challenger Baseball run by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks, this, which help everyone Belong, Grow, and Succeed! Thanks to the Old Mill HS baseball program for stepping up to the plate and being a huges part of this. More photos below in comments. To learn more about Challenger Baseball, please visit: https://ayrs.io/vZ90iw
Congratulations to Rachel Place of Southern Middle School, AACPS’ May Educator of the Month! To nominate someone for this award, go to https://www.aacps.org/page/board-recognitions. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Krista Boyd of the Community Schools Program, AACPS’ May Employee of the Month! To nominate someone for this award, go to https://www.aacps.org/page/board-recognitions. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Eric Ashby-Bey, Joseph Parker, and Terrell Freeman of Together We Rise, AACPS’ May Volunteers of the Month! To nominate someone for this award, go to https://www.aacps.org/page/board-recognitions. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Jenn Lowe and Denise Miles of Crofton High School, named "Maryland Best Buddies Advisors of the Year" at the Friendship Walk in College Park! Their dedication to building meaningful friendships and creating an inclusive school community has inspired countless students through events like dance parties, Friendsgiving, and team-building adventures. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
A firm commitment to helping ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging and that students and staff seek out ways to uplift each other has resulted in Waugh Chapel Elementary School being named the Maryland Elementary Chapter of the Year by Best Buddies.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2197365.
Today, members of the most recent Internatinal Parent and Community Leadership Academy class took a powerful step forward in leadership by joining the #BePresent & #AACPS_Mentors Program!
Representing our diverse community, they’re ready to inspire and support students by simply being present. #Leadership #Mentorship #CommunityImpact #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
