Co-Ed Volleyball Club

Beginning April 14th on Tuesday’s after school
-6th and 7th graders are HIGHLY encouraged to come out
-Girls and Boys are both welcome!
-Come with athletic shoes, athletic gear and a positive attitude!


Any questions or concerns email Coach McGrew
cmcgrew@aacps.org

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This is a reminder that the make-up/recheck day for state-mandated vision and hearing screenings will take place on April 10, 2026, at MacArthur Middle School.

This screening is for students who were absent during the initial screening dates or who require additional follow-up.

Please ensure that your student brings and wears their glasses and/or hearing aids on the day of the screening.

Sincerely,

Michelle Bardakh, RN

School Nurse

MacArthur Middle School

Phone – 410-672-0938

Fax – 410-674-8021

Email – nurse3033@aacps.org

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This document may contain protected confidential Health Department information belonging to the sender that is privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) as addressed. This information cannot be forwarded or shared if it violates any confidentiality provisions of the Health General Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, HIPPA regulations and/or Title 432 C.F.R.

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an important update about the high school schedule for PSAT and SAT testing day on April 15. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY

College dreams in action! 🎓 Our AVID 6th–8th graders toured the University of Maryland, College Park, explored campus life, and saw the iconic Jim Henson & Kermit statue. Special moment: our tour guide was a former AVID student! 🌍📘 #AVID #IBWorldSchool #BelongGrowSucceed

AVID and IB in action! 📊🌍 Ms. Grimes’ and Ms. Webb’s classes learned about financial literacy from a Navy Federal Credit Union speaker, connecting classroom learning to real‑world experiences and lifelong skills. #ibworldschool #belonggrowsucceed #aacpsawesome

7th grade science students engaged in inquiry using the IB Inquiry Pencil to unpack and explore new unit vocabulary, strengthening Approaches to Learning skills along the way. 🧠🔍 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed #ibworldschool

What a night of curiosity & connection! Our rising 6th grade magnet families came together to learn about MacArthur Middle’s IB MYP—where inquiry, reflection, & international‑mindedness shape lifelong learners. We can’t wait to welcome our newest IB thinkers! #ibworldschool

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back! We are entering the final marking period, and we are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year. Your continued support makes a tremendous difference as students work to close out the year successfully.
Beginning next week, students will participate in the MCAP ELA assessment on the following dates:
April 14, 15, 21, and 22.
It is very important that students are present, on time, and prepared on their scheduled testing days. Students should come to school with:
A pencil
Wired headphones (if they own them)
Their school-assigned Chromebook if they have
A small snack to enjoy after testing concludes
We also ask that students get a good night’s sleep the evening before testing to help them do their best.
📣 Special School Spirit Day
Wednesday, April 15 is Purple Up for Military Kids Day! We encourage all students to wear PURPLE to help us celebrate and honor our military-connected students.
Additionally, please note that MacArthur Middle School will have a new phone and fax number beginning April 10:
Phone: 667-492-5050
Fax: 667-492-5051
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support as we work together to ensure a successful end to the school year.
Sincerely,
MacArthur Middle School Team

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

Smiles all around at Applebee’s! 
Our ACC class enjoyed a Community-Based Instruction (CBI) visit—learning academic & functional skills in a real-world setting while having a great time together. Experiences like these make learning come alive! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

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

In partnership with the STEM magnet program, we have an opportunity on March 27th from 9:30 am - 11:45am to view the movie, Cookie Queens, as the movie that will launch the Annapolis Film Festival this year. It will take place in the Maryland Hall large auditorium on the big screen. Address: 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Annually, the first movie of the festival is designed to offer several hundred of our AACPS students the opportunity to see an award-winning movie and discuss it afterwards with one of the professionals involved in its production. This year the movie is Cookie Queens, a documentary about the girls, their families and the entrepreneurial spirt at the center of the annual selling of Girl Scout cookies. After the movie, one of the New York producers will be available to discuss the movie and its production with the students who attend.

Because Friday, March 27th is a non-school day for students, we are able to invite students to attend with a parent or guardian. The movie is free for both the student and parent. Everyone attending must provide their own transportation. There is plenty of parking available at the Maryland Hall (lot and street parking). We do need them to sign up, so we know who plans to attend. Here is the Movie Sign-Up Link for students to register (with a parent).

Everyone must fill out the google form from the link above to attend; there is no cost.

Date of the Movie: Friday, March 27, 2026
Location: Maryland Hall Auditorium
        Address: 801 Chase St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Start Time: Please be in the auditorium no later than 9:25 AM
End Time: 11:45 AM
Cost: Free to student and their parent/guardian
Requirement: Each student needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No students will be admitted who do not come with their parent/guardian chaperone.
You must sign up to attend.


Donna McCallister
IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator
MacArthur Middle School

AACPS 2009 Teacher of the Year
NBCT Renewed 2018
M. Ed Johns Hopkins University

Outstanding job by the MacArthur Middle School Orchestra on earning a Superior rating at today’s festival! 🎻🎶 Bravo to Ms. Vanderwagen and her incredible students! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed #ibworldschool

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

Our MacArthur Eagles played with a lot of heart and teamwork as they battled Meade today! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

Career Day success! 🎉 Our students were inspired and dreaming big. Huge shout‑out to Ms. Booker, our amazing career coach, and Ms. Webb, our AVID coordinator, for planning such a meaningful, well‑organized day! #aacpsawesome #ibworldschool #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.