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
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Statement from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding union vote to authorize bus driver strike
https://www.aacps.org/article/2375590
7 months ago, AACPS
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Our amazing teachers are off to a strong start—building community while setting clear structures, expectations, and routines. Our Eagles are already SOARing! It's going to be a GREAT year at Deale!🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 months ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our staff is blooming into the new year! A huge thank you to our families for showering our team with plants to kick off the school year! Our entire conference table is a jungle of gratitude!🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
7 months ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our hallways are bursting with creativity! 🖍️✨ Huge shoutout to our amazing staff for the incredible bulletin boards they’ve designed during the first week of school—welcoming, inspiring, and full of Eagle pride! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
8 months ago, Deale Elementary School
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What an amazing Back-to-School & Sneak-a-Peek event! 🦅 Our nest was filled with smiles, excitement, and lots of families as we welcomed our Eagles back. It’s going to be a great year! #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
8 months ago, Deale Elementary School
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Huge thanks to our amazing PTO & community for the delicious luncheon today! 🥗🍪 Your generosity made our day extra special & gave us the chance to sit down together before Back-to-School Night. We are so grateful! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
8 months ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our Cultural Arts team is simply the BEST! 🎨🎶 They bring creativity, joy, and endless inspiration to our students every day. We’re so grateful for all they do to make learning come alive! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
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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

8 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

8 months ago, AACPS
Fresh App of AACPS video
Our amazing staff led PBIS and professional learning this morning—sharing ideas, strategies, and positive energy to kick off the year strong! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
8 months ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our staff kicked off the year with positive energy and teamwork—running through the halls to solve our back-to-school escape room! The excitement is real, and we’re ready to SOAR into a great year! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
8 months ago, Deale Elementary School
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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

8 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.

8 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the bus promo

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
View our August 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-august-2025

-Back to School Resources
-Phase 2 Redistricting
-Dates to Remember
-Family Engagement Tip of the Month
-Family Academy
...and more

8 months ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members