Congrats to Mrs. Smith on the renewal of her National Board certification, on of the highest honors in education! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

Engaging research, and writing about insects in Mrs. Moreland's class. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the AACPS Board of Education's Military Service Award in honor of Candace C. W. Antwine.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell kicks off Spring Break, sharing his hopes for a relaxing week for all.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0

The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:
Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication
JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)
Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell dives into calendar changes and what the latest attendance data shows.
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell spotlights the 2026 AACPS Dance Festival.
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM

Students and counselors from SPMS came to Folger today to talk to our 5th graders about middle school. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools



On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell talks about the 10 schools that earned AP Honor Roll designation and what this recognition means for our students. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k

Our kindergarteners enjoyed The Royal Tea party today. #BelongGrowSucceed AACountySchools







So much fun in kindergarten and teachers help students learn all about royalty in their CKLA reading unit! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools



Learning all about money in Mrs. Geddings math class! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

Mrs. MacQuilliam and students putting in work during CKLA, growing together as readers! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

March madness fun...reading style? 🔥 Thank you for making reading fun and competitive at Folger Mrs. Meredith! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACounty Schools

M3 on a Friday afternoon in Mrs. Oltman's grade 5 class! Love seeing the advanced learning programs ((ALPS) in action by our amazing teachers! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools


Using text to learn about River Otters in first grade! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools


Learning about Westward expansion in Mrs. Geddings second grade class! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools


The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.
For details and a complete agenda, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2733804.

