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
9 months ago, AACPS
National Merit Scholarship Program logo
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
9 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

9 months ago, AACPS
Jacqueline Sanderson with students
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
9 months ago, AACPS
AACPS Mobile App

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

9 months ago, AACPS
Arundel HS 2024 state champs

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.

9 months ago, AACPS
Old Mill HS artists rendering
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.
9 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
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
9 months ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
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.
9 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
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
9 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts
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.
9 months ago, AACPS
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Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
9 months ago, AACPS
School bus
🦅✨ First Day of School is here! ✨🦅
Grades 1–5 arrive 7:40–8:00 AM.
🚗 Car riders – Front/main doors (stay in cars; staff will help!)
🚌 Bus riders – Drop-off on B Street
🚶 Walkers – 4th Avenue (3–5 left door, K–2 right door)
📍 Check the map for details!
Let’s Level Up Learning from Day 1! 🎮📚
9 months ago, RHLee ES
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RHLee Arrival/Dismissal Map
✨ TODAY’S THE DAY, EAGLES! ✨
🦅 New Student Orientation (new to RHLee): 3:00 PM
🦅 Sneak-a-Peek: 3:30 PM
Bring your Welcome Back postcard, find your classroom, and meet your teacher. Drop off a few supplies and get ready to LEVEL UP Learning with us this year! 💙🧡
We’ll see you soon! #RHLeeEagles #LevelUpLearning #BackToSchool
10 months ago, RHLee ES
Level Up Poster

On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the onset of the new school year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

https://youtu.be/sPC9Eof5-nM?si=wx2LfZEjdw6byZ0A

10 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
🦅 Hey Eagles, tomorrow is the big day!
New Student Orientation (new to RHLee): 3:00 PM
Sneak-a-Peek: 3:30 PM
Come meet your teacher, find your classroom, and get a first look at your new school year. Bring your postcard, bring your smile, maybe bring a few supplies.
We’re ready to LEVEL UP Learning with you! 💙🧡 #RHLeeEagles #LevelUpLearning #FirstLookThursday
10 months ago, RHLee ES
LEVEL UP POster

It’s a fresh school year, so take a fresh look at Anne Arundel County Public Schools' mobile app. It’s got everything you need to stay connected, right at your fingertips. www.aacps.org/appvideo

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

10 months ago, AACPS
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A huge THANK YOU to Greater Destiny Christian Ministries for their generous school supply donation to Richard Henry Lee Elementary School! Your kindness helps ensure our Eagles have the tools they need to Level Up this school year! #RHLee #LevelUpLearning #communityconnections


10 months ago, RHLee ES
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Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aacps.org/stuffthebus

10 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the Bus promo

Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aapcs.org/stuffthebus.

10 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the bus promo