Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced today.
For more details, go to www.aacps.org/graduations.

7th grade Stingrays students had a great day at the National Aquarium in Baltimore! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #ScienceIsFun










So proud of our outstanding student athletes! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

So proud of our outstanding student athletes! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Today’s Fun Friday Challenge: can you make a PE teacher laugh? #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #FunFriday #ToughCrowd

Amy Young, former principal dancer with Paul Taylor Dance Company, was at SPMS this week setting a piece of choreography with dance company students. #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed


It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed


The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive new additional information regarding Phase 2 of the comprehensive redistricting process and consider revisions to the current school year calendar at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.
For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.
At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.
For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of AACPS’ participation in the Harvest for the Hungry program. Get details at www.aacps.org/harvest.
English video: https://youtu.be/m4fX1F2CLws
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/vbNTVHO63nM
Special visit on Tuesday afternoon….dad and former professional basketball player, Howard Wright, joined practice and reffed our 5 v 5 scrimmage! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Eighty-five school educators have been nominated for the 2025-26 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award. These outstanding teachers, representing schools across the district, were selected for their commitment to student achievement, their ability to build welcoming and inclusive classrooms, and their dedication to going above and beyond in service of children and families.
To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.
To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.

This morning we had a visit from Carly! Thank you Bernadette Muelhauser and Caring Canines! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Waves students had a great day at the Baltimore National Aquarium! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #Science








The Board of Education today announced a change in its schedule of public hearings regarding Phase 2 of its comprehensive redistricting process. The changes will allow the Board to receive new additional information from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that may be helpful in the Board’s decision-making process.
Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.
Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.

If it’s Friday, it’s FUN Friday! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #FunFriday

Celebrating the first Friday in October with coffee, tea, and treats! Thank you, Severna Park Starbucks for donating to our morning pick me up! ☕️#ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed

Shout out to Ms. Harrington for being selected as our Osprey of the Week! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #OspreyOfTheWeek

7th grade Waves students had a great day at the National Aquarium in Baltimore! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #ScienceTime







Ms. Werre, Ms. Cheatham and Ms. Fenn supporting the Terps on College Day!! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #AVID

The Board of Education today announced logistics for two public hearings – to be held on October 13 and 27, 2025 – at which members of the public can testify about the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2463907.

