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.
7 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
7 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.
7 months ago, AACPS
MCAP logo
As we begin Day 2 of the 2025-26 school year, here’s a look back at Opening Day as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell saw it in his visits. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/0WzQe-oMDfs
7 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell with students

Here are just a few of our favorite pictures from school visits on the first day of the school year. Many more photos to come from these and other schools this week as we get #AACPSBack2Awesome! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

7 months ago, AACPS
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
First Day of School students and staff
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
7 months ago, AACPS
School bus
We're ready to Stuff The Bus with school supplies. Come see us at Old Mill Middle School South before 7 p.m.! #StuffTheBus Thanks WBAL and 98 Rock!
8 months ago, AACPS
Linda Chandler and Stuff The Bus

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

8 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
Approximately $124 million in renovations to Meade High School are now complete. Come take a look the upgrades following a ribbon-cutting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 21! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #MeadeStrong
8 months ago, AACPS
Meade High School welcome

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

8 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

8 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the Bus promo

Friday marked the return of teachers to school buildings and preparations for the 2025-26 school year immediately got into full swing with team building activities, content meetings and the start of classrom setup. Thanks to everyone working so hard to make this a great school year. Thanks as well to our PTAs and other parent groups who provided welcome-back breakfasts or lunches for school staffs. Here's just some of the work that went on as the stretch run began. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSBack2Awesome

8 months ago, AACPS
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities
First day back for teachers activities

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

8 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts

School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now online at www.aacps.org/buses. Adjustments to these schedules may be made in the coming weeks, so please check back often. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division at 410-923-7890.

8 months ago, AACPS
Bus schedules online

We're still making some final tweaks, so 2025-26 bus schedules will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

8 months ago, AACPS
Bus schedules coming Aug. 12.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Chapter of the National Action Network will host a forum to discuss education and law enforcement issues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be joined by members of the county and city of Annapolis police departments as well as the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies will also be represented. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.aacps.org/812forum
8 months ago, AACPS
NAN/AACPS Forum flier

School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Monday, August 11. A link can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

8 months ago, AACPS
School bus schedules coming on Monday, August 11
Thanks to all of our school staff who turned out to meet families at the Fort Meade Resource Fair today! It's always a good day when you can help students and families #BelongGrowSucceed! Thanks to our partners at Fort Meade as well! #AACPSFamily #OurStory
8 months ago, AACPS
Meade Resource Fair
Meade Resource Fair
Meade Resource Fair
Meade Resource Fair
Meade Resource Fair
Meade Resource Fair
Meade Resource Fair
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 summer graduates! You are defined by your drive, perseverance and dedication! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
8 months ago, AACPS
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation
Class of 2025 Summer Graduation

The “Belong” in #BelongGrowSucceed applies to every student, including those with disabilities. That commitment was the focus of the Embracing Differences: This is Me conference at Severn Run High School. Educators and staff had the opportunity to hear from Jordyn Zimmerman, a passionate educator and disability advocate with autism, and participate in a variety of targeted breakout sessions. The event also featured Chesapeake High School graduate Adriana Dorsey, who shared heartfelt reflections on the individuals who supported her journey, as well as remarks from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell. #AACPSFamily #OurStory

8 months ago, AACPS
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference
Embracing Differences Conference