On the menu for this week’s Thursday Thoughts with Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, students and families get a chance to taste-test potential new school lunch options #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/HtUccEksOFs
2 months ago, AACPS
Students and families taste-test potential menu items
Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School, tonight was named the 2025 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a record crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 39th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills. For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2171700. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #EiE2025
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Jacqueline Sanderson
Citing a commitment to transparency and enhancing relationships with stakeholders through a variety of avenues, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has named Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell as its 2025 winner of the Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://www.aacps.org/article/2170426
2 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell speaking with parent
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses finishing the school year strong in all facets. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/VwJ0pOp-CVA
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will honor four county students who have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Also at the meeting, the Board will hear a summary of key education-related legislation considered by the Maryland General Assembly during its most recent session, which concluded on April 7. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2156966.
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Board of Education Members
REMINDER: Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Deadline to apply is April 21. Information: https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ
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Military Service Award - Soldier in Uniform
Are you looking for something relaxing to do during the break? Check out this hike at Lake Waterford Park sponsored by our friends at the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks! Go to http://aarecparks.org/lakewaterfordparkprograms to register today!
3 months ago, AACPS
Lake Waterford Hike flyer
Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Watch the video to learn how to apply! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ
3 months ago, AACPS
Person in military uniform
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the passage of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ calendar flexibility legislation by the Maryland General Assembly and its implications for the school district. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/zFT_5iasg5w
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
Thirty-two Anne Arundel County Public Schools secondary students won their respective categories, 25 more finished second, and 24 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference. The student winners represent both Centers of Applied Technology as well as all 14 AACPS comprehensive high schools. For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2133913. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will get under way next week, and parents and guardians can reserve their child’s seat by enrolling online beginning at noon on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2129293.
3 months ago, AACPS
Kindergarten class
To accommodate another event in the Parham Building later that evening, the start of the debate between finalists for 2025-26 Student Member of the Board of Education on April 9, 2025, has been moved to 4:30 p.m. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2126807.
3 months ago, AACPS
SMOB finalists 2025-26
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Board Member Dawn Pulliam discuss the Board’s Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/rDgbNfBaDTk
3 months ago, AACPS
Military Service Award in Honor of Candace C.W. Antwine g raphic
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing construction at the Old Mill complex. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory https://youtu.be/9QTwjZ2DV9c
3 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell at Old Mill complex construction site
Second of three informational community meetings on redistricting to be streamed live Details: https://www.aacps.org/article/2102125
3 months ago, AACPS
Community Meetings Update map
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of the International Parent & Community Leadership Academy. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFCWF54g2Z0
4 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Mark Bedell and Frances Cruz-Serrano
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the district’s improvements in graduation rate and the progress being made in closing gaps. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/A6teSqPD2ho
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Dr. Bedell, Thursday Thoughts
AACPS culinary teams dominate 2024 Maryland ProStart Student Invitational #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://www.aacps.org/article/2083374
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Dozens of county students honored at annual Regional History Day competition #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://www.aacps.org/article/2083081
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National History Day 2025
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, @AACPSSupt Dr. Mark Bedell gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the surprise notifications for Teacher of the Year finalists. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/yr0CWxSIGKE
4 months ago, AACPS
Teacher of the Year finalists