MacArthur Middle

Eighty-five school educators have been nominated for the 2025-26 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award. These outstanding teachers, representing schools across the district, were selected for their commitment to student achievement, their ability to build welcoming and inclusive classrooms, and their dedication to going above and beyond in service of children and families.

To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.

The Board of Education today announced a change in its schedule of public hearings regarding Phase 2 of its comprehensive redistricting process. The changes will allow the Board to receive new additional information from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that may be helpful in the Board’s decision-making process.

Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.

For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.

Today we celebrated our students with perfect attendance for the month of September! #18daysorless #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

Congratulations to our MacArthur Students of September! Thank you for SOARing to success each day by being: Safe Open-minded Accountable Reflective We’re so proud of you! Keep up the great work! 🦅 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

7th grade scientists modeled body systems with a fun hands on lab! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

The Board of Education today announced logistics for two public hearings – to be held on October 13 and 27, 2025 – at which members of the public can testify about the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2463907.

Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.

CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about the third year of AACPS’ Family Forum events, designed to help families stay engaged in the education of their students. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/AAZv5MaixAw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/uRftCshy2Ks

Huge congratulations to Ms. Peterson, our nominee for the Martha Smith Teacher of the Year Award! 🏆 Ms. Peterson has exemplified a passion for students, especially as a fierce advocate for unified athletics. An incredible leader & educator! 🍎 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

Proud of the MacArthur Eagles boys basketball team for an awesome game and a big win over Monarch Global! 🏆 Keep that energy rolling! 🏀 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

Our MacArthur Lady Eagles played their hearts out on the court today, soaring over Monarch Laurel with an incredible 37-13 win! 🦅🏀 So proud of the team’s grit and effort! #LadyEagles #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

Our 38th annual Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids has begun! Our students find a sense of belonging as they bring in food and encourage donations to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, learning to give and help others in our community. Bring in food to your local school or donate online at aacps.org/harvest throughout the month of October!

7th grade science hit the water! 🦀 Oyster boat ride, canoeing in tributaries, crab fishing, and hands-on learning with the incredible team at Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). Future marine scientists in the making! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

View our October 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2025
‣Harvest for the Hungry
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Academy
...and more

Powerful performance last Friday! Band and Chorus students from MacArthur and Severn Run feeder schools combined forces to deliver the National Anthem at the Severn Run vs. Severna Park football game. 🎤 🎶 🏈 #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed

Celebrating our roots! Map-making is underway for Hispanic Heritage Month as our WCL and Social Studies classes join forces. It’s powerful to see staff and students mark the places that shape their heritage! #aacpsawesome #hispanicheritagemonth #belonggrowsucceed

🔍 🦀 Our 6th grade scientists spent the day with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, classifying organisms to get a firsthand look at the Bay’s health. What a great learning experience! #belonggrowsucceed #aacpsawesome

⚓️ Our 7th grade math students tackled their SCLT review with a fun twist, turning their practice problems into a real-life game of Battleship! They checked their work instantly using a Google Form and marked off their successful “hits.” #aacps #belonggrowsucceed

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of 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, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.