In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell salutes Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphMabout 4 hours ago, AACPS
Eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools seniors have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), moving them one step closer to earning a piece of the $26 million worth of prestigious National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. For details, go to
http://aacps.org/article/2409644.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
1 day ago, AACPS
6 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
6 days ago, AACPS
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the benefits of AACPS’ free mobile app. Students, families, and community members can download the app to stay in the know on all things related to the school district – including weather closings and other announcements.
https://youtu.be/jI9Y4arClGU#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
7 days ago, AACPS
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
8 days ago, AACPS
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.
8 days ago, AACPS
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.
13 days ago, AACPS
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.
14 days ago, AACPS
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/OuF15yjKnGQSpanish:
https://youtu.be/S3cviJvtiMI14 days ago, AACPS
Mrs. Lee setting the tone with math super powers! Students will be great problem solvers! #BelongGrowSucceed
15 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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.
16 days ago, AACPS
We had an awesome first day of school yesterday. #BelongGrowSucceed
16 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Welcome back. We're ready for a fantastic school year. #BelongGrowSucceed
16 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
Welcome Back Folger Owls! We're racing to greatness in the 2025-2026 school year.
17 days ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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
22 days ago, AACPS
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
23 days ago, AACPS
