In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community.  #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness

English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- October 30, 2026
Join us for the 2025 Family Involvement Conference, Saturday, November 8, 9am - 1:30pm at Anne Arundel Community College for a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, resources, and more! Lunch provided with preregistration: Register today at www.aacps.org/familyconference!
about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC
Family Involvement Conference Sat. Nov. 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at AACC

View our November 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2025
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
Thank you to our parent volunteer, Mrs. S., for coming twice a week to help support our 5th grade in literacy and math with small group instruction! We appreciate the time and effort you take out of your busy schedule to help our 5th graders #BelongGrowSucceed at AACPS!
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Parent volunteer teaching a lesson
Be sure to check out all of the community resources AACPS has to offer! #BelongGrowSucceed #CommunitySchools
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Community Resource Flyer -English
Community Resource Flyer -Spanish
Are you up for a challenge? Let's GET MOVING! This week's #GetMovingMonday features our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Levy, and how she likes to GET MOVING by going to the gym faithfully at 5:30 AM every morning! #GetMoving #AACPS #CommunitySchool #BelongGrowSucceed
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Teacher taking photo at gym
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-10-24-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays
Viernes de la Academia Familiar
Thank you to everyone that has participated in our Reading for Education fundraiser so far! There is still time to join in on the fun and earn your Book Buddy! Visit RFE.net to sign up and start sending emails today!
about 2 months ago, Megan Stower
Student with Book  Buddy
Join us in shouting a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our fearless leader, Mr. Haslun! QES is a better place because of you and we are honored to be under your leadership and guidance! Enjoy this throwback of Mr. Haslun in elementary schoo in celebrationl!
about 2 months ago, Megan Stower
Photo of Mr. Haslun in elementary school
Photo of Principal with school mascot

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE

Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

about 2 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ

about 2 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell Thursday Thoughts
Thank you to our School Nurse, Ms. Summers, for arranging and executing the free student flu vaccine clinic! This is such a valuable resource to our families and we are so grateful for the time and effort you put into the event to make it possible! #BelongGrowSuceed #Healthyand HappyStudents
about 2 months ago, Megan Stower
Photo of school nurse in office.

AACPS 10/22/25: Traffic accidents in the western portion of the county this morning are causing some significant delays for buses. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops. Buses in the Arundel, Broadneck, Crofton, and Meade clusters may be particularly impacted.

about 2 months ago, AACPS
Traffic backups
The Board of Education today announced logistics for a public briefing and two public hearings related to Phase 2 of the school district’s comprehensive redistricting process. There are currently six plans under consideration, four of which the Board put forward at its September 17, 2025, meeting and two of which it added at its October 15, 2025, meeting.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting briefing, hearings
Are you up for a challenge? Let's GET MOVING! This week's #GetMovingMonday features Lucas and how he likes to GET MOVING by moving to the music! Who doesn't love to dance! #GetMoving #AACPS #CommunitySchool #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, Megan Stower
Student fist pumping while listening to music
Utilizing flexibility provided in a new law, the Board of Education has altered the current school year calendar by removing six early dismissal days and creating in their place three full school days for students followed by three non-student days in which teachers can complete grading and other staff can engage in professional learning. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
School Calendar adjustment artwork
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing Phase 2 redistricting process. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
Our fifth graders spent two days last week becoming “Water Ready”. It’s great to see how much fun they had while learning such valuable lessons. A special thanks goes to the entire fifth grade team! #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, Megan Stower
5th grade group in the water learning to swim.
Acting on newly released unofficial enrollment counts for the current school year provided to it last night, the Board of Education has moved two additional redistricting proposals to public hearing. With last night’s action, the Board has now moved six proposals forward to public hearing.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Phase 2 redistricting