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Next stop on our #SavorTheSummer tour… New Mexico! 🌮☀️ Ms. Bresson and her 89-year-old mom are savoring street tacos and making sweet summer memories together. #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
about 3 hours ago, SPMS
#SavorTheSummer
#SavorTheSummer
Cue the applause! 👏🏆 From PRIDE Awards to the PRIDE Cup (🏆🐾 Bay Retrievers!) to our first-ever Staff Superlatives, we wrapped up the year with lots to celebrate! 💙 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
3 days ago, SPMS
PRIDE Cup
staff superlatives
PRIDE Awards
staff superlatives
staff superlatives
PRIDE Awards
PRIDE Awards
Welcome to #SavorTheSummer! First stop of summer? Starbucks. ☕😎 Some things never change! Follow along as Team SPMS shares their favorite summer treats, travels, and adventures! 💙 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
3 days ago, SPMS
Savor the Summer
A great school year deserves a great send-off! ☕🥐💙 Thank you to our amazing PTO for treating our teachers and staff to breakfast and coffee on the last day. We’re so grateful for your generosity and support throughout the year! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
4 days ago, SPMS
Last Day!
7th grade: COMPLETE. ✔️ 8th grade: LOADING… ⏳😎 Have an amazing summer, future 8th graders! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZqLOEkxC4g/?igsh=cHQ4bzlwODdkNGhx #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
6 days ago, SPMS
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
8th grade: LOADING…
Teacher mode: OFF. Summer mode: ON. ✌️☀️ Wishing everyone a fun and relaxing break! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZqLJuoRnOP/?igsh=N2M4aWlpZWx4eDUw #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
6 days ago, SPMS
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
Summer Mode
7th Grade Waves enjoying Field Day! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
11 days ago, SPMS
Waves Field Day
Waves Field Day
Waves Field Day
Waves Field Day
Waves Field Day
Waves Field Day
Waves Field Day
Waves Field Day
7th Grade Explorers enjoying Field Day! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
11 days ago, SPMS
Field Day & Arts
Field Day & Arts
Field Day & Arts
Field Day & Arts
First Field Day, then kindness. 7th grade Waves students created birthday kits for SPAN and the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, helping make birthdays a little brighter for local children. 💙🎂 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
11 days ago, SPMS
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Birthday Kits
Exploring new ways to give back! 💙👏 After Field Day fun, our Explorers students got to work packing backpacks for the 7th Grade Backpacks of Love service project. #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
11 days ago, SPMS
Backpacks of Love
Backpacks of Love
Backpacks of Love
Backpacks of Love
Backpacks of Love
Backpacks of Love
Backpacks of Love

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell marks the start of summer vacation next week and expresses his gratitude to the staff and families who helped students belong, grow, and succeed this school year. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English:  https://youtu.be/P-DSc74ZmcQ
- Spanish:  https://youtu.be/B2mXcc1bZQU

12 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- June 11, 2026
Bravo, band! 🎶👏 Congratulations to all of our talented musicians on a wonderful Spring Concert. #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
18 days ago, SPMS
Bravo, band! 🎶👏
Bravo, band! 🎶👏
Bravo, band! 🎶👏
Bravo, band! 🎶👏
Bravo, band! 🎶👏
Bravo, band! 🎶👏
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
19 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- June 4, 2026
Bon voyage, Shelley Temple! 🐢💙 Ms. Werre and the SPMS Terrapin Club celebrated Shelley Temple’s release on Poplar Island today. #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
19 days ago, SPMS
SPMS Terrapin Club
SPMS Terrapin Club
SPMS Terrapin Club
SPMS Terrapin Club
SPMS Terrapin Club
Bravo to Mr. Knox and our SPMS Orchestra students for an outstanding concert! 🎻✨#ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
19 days ago, SPMS
SPMS Orchestra
SPMS Orchestra
SPMS Orchestra
SPMS Orchestra
SPMS Orchestra
SPMS Orchestra
SPMS Orchestra
From kindergarten sketches to handmade creations! Our Project Runway 8 students brought Benfield Elementary kindergarteners’ monster designs to life and gifted them today. Smiles all around on a beautiful day! ☀️💙 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
19 days ago, SPMS
Project Runway 8
Project Runway 8
Project Runway 8
Project Runway 8
Project Runway 8
Ms. McGuire’s 8th grade FACS students showed off their completed drawstring backpacks. Great job, Ospreys! 🧵✨ #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
19 days ago, SPMS
FACS8
FACS8
FACS8
FACS8
FACS8
FACS8

🔗View our June/July 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Summer Meals
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy: HS Athletics
‣ Summer events at your local library & in the community
‣ County & community resources
...and more!

22 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
5K for Cleaner Oceans✔️Snow Cones✔️Kickball✔️ Sunshine✔️ Our 8th Grade Bay Retrievers had an amazing day!🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🌊☀️ #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
24 days ago, SPMS
Bay Retrievers
Bay Retrievers
Bay Retrievers
Bay Retrievers
Bay Retrievers
Bay Retrievers
Bay Retrievers
Sunshine, hot dogs, hamburgers, and a chance to celebrate our amazing staff! Today’s picnic was the perfect way to wrap up a busy testing season. ☀️🌭🍔💙 #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
24 days ago, SPMS
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☀️🌭🍔💙
☀️🌭🍔💙
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☀️🌭🍔💙