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

about 2 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.

about 2 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.
about 2 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
about 2 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.
about 2 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
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts
Huge shout out to Hair Bizz in Deale for helping our tigers with haircuts to get ready for school! #belonggrowsucceed
about 2 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
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What a great start to our school year. We had over 650 families, students, and community members come out to our sneak a peek and back to school night! So excited for the new year! #belonggrowsucceed
about 2 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
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Thank you Hair Bizz in Deale, for helping us kick off the school year with haircuts for our tigers! We appreciate your partnership!! #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
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Our Sneak a Peek and Back to School night was HUGE success. We had the pleasure to welcome over a 670 students, families, and community members to kick off the school year! We can't wait to see what the school year will bring! #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
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Congratulations to our Back to School Night Scavenger Hunt Raffle Winner! #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
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Huge Shout out to Mrs.Truntich and Ms. Ward Lerner from the Annapolis Elks, she also owns Chesapeake Spas for her donation to our Tigers! We appreciate your donation! #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
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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.
about 2 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
about 2 months ago, AACPS
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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

2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell

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

2 months ago, AACPS
Fresh App of AACPS video

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

2 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.

2 months ago, AACPS
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That's a wrap! We have had 3 amazing community days to kick off the school year. We are so excited to start off the 2025-2026 school year! Thank you to all of our students, families, and community partners for coming out!! #belonggrowsucceed
2 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell kicks off the 2025-26 season of Thursday Thoughts with information about the Stuff The Bus event to gather school supplies on August 21 at Old Mill Middle School South. Beginning this year, Spanish versions of these videos created with the use of AI are being posted. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/GfYDaeR2600
Spanish: https://youtu.be/P2qg0riXI8M

2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts