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To celebrate Avid Day, our Panthers shared their “Because of AVID…” signs, showing the powerful impact this program has on their goals. From building study skills to believing in themselves, our students are proving that college, career, and life readiness begins NOW! 🐾⭐️💙
9 months ago, Amy Chitwood
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will decide what redistricting plan or plans to move forward to public hearing and on initial approval of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2416558.
9 months ago, AACPS
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7:40 a.m ., 9/12/25: An accident has closed westbound Route 50 in Annapolis near Route 450. This will cause delays in students being transported to school this morning, most notably in the Annapolis, Broadneck, and South River clusters. At this time, all buses will make all stops but there will likely be delays in getting to some stops. Families transporting students to school in those clusters this morning and staff traveling to schools in those clusters should allow additional time for travel.
9 months ago, AACPS
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In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell salutes Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM
9 months ago, AACPS
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Eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools seniors have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), moving them one step closer to earning a piece of the $26 million worth of prestigious National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. For details, go to http://aacps.org/article/2409644.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
10 months ago, AACPS
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🐾 Our smallest Panthers had a big week! 🐾 Pre-K and Kindergarten students wrapped up their first week at PPES, and they did it with Panther pride. 💙🖤 We’re so proud of their bravery, kindness, and excitement for learning! @aacps # aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
10 months ago, Amy Chitwood
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Family Academy Friday is back! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-090525. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
10 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays is back! Visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy

Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

10 months ago, AACPS
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In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the benefits of AACPS’ free mobile app. Students, families, and community members can download the app to stay in the know on all things related to the school district – including weather closings and other announcements. https://youtu.be/jI9Y4arClGU
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
10 months ago, AACPS
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Athletics and other extracurricular activities are getting under way. Please take a minute to read the latest message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that sets expectations for attendees at these events. www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage. #BelongGrowSucced #AACPSFamily

10 months ago, AACPS
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today presented a $230.2 million FY2027 capital budget recommendation to the Board of Education that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2393020.

10 months ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2384354.
10 months ago, AACPS
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View our September 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-september-2025

‣AACPS Connect
‣Canvas LMS
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more
10 months ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to discuss personnel matters and consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter. The meeting will be conducted virtually. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2382200.
10 months ago, AACPS
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In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses improvements across the school district reflected in the latest MCAP results and other data. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/OuF15yjKnGQ
Spanish: https://youtu.be/S3cviJvtiMI
10 months ago, AACPS
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Off to a strong start with our Panthers getting right into learning! @aacps #belonggrowsucceed
10 months ago, Amy Chitwood
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools students demonstrated continued growth on statewide assessments in the 2024-2025 school year, increasing the proficiency rate in 10 of the 11 grade band assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science, data released by the Maryland Department of Education today shows.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2377620.
10 months ago, AACPS
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It was nothing but smiles today at PPES! So happy to have our Panthers back!
10 months ago, Amy Chitwood
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Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
10 months ago, AACPS
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PPES kicked off the school year with a record breaking turn out for our Back to School Night! Thanks to our PTA for our snowballs! 🐾
10 months ago, Amy Chitwood
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