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!
Easter/Spring break officially began when schools closed yesterday, but that wasn't before Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell laced up his sneakers and joined in on the Annapolis High School student-faculty basketball game. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Pam Klink, a 13-year teaching veteran at the Center of Applied Technology South (CAT South) has been named the National Teacher of the Year by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The surprise announcement was made last night during MSA’s national conference in Nashville.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2144544
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
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
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
Four Anne Arundel County Public Schools students have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
The students are:
• Daniel Garrett, Arundel High School
• Abbie Heath, Severna Park High School
• Peter Judge, Severna Park High School
• Nikita Mehta, South River High School
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2139111
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
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
Yes, that our #AACPSAwesome Elizabeth Heist among her Teacher of the Year colleagues from across Maryland this week as the group was honored for their work by the Maryland State Senate. Congratulations to Elizabeth and all the honorees, and thanks for all you do! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Rachael Bricker of Four Seasons Elementary School, AACPS’ April Volunteer of the Month! To read more about this #AACPSAwesome volunteer, go to www.aacps.org/volunteerofthemonth. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Sheryl Neville of the Center of Applied Technology North, AACPS’ April Employee of the Month! To read more about this #AACPSAwesome employee, go to www.aacps.org/employeeofthemonth. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Valerie Gottschalk of Ridgeway Elementary School, AACPS’ April Educator of the Month! To read more about this #AACPSAwesome educator, go to www.aacps.org/educatorofthemonth. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Congratulations to Lori Fowler, our Manager of Service Learning, for earning the year’s Service Learning Practitioner Leadership Award from the National Youth Leadership Council. The award is presented annually “to a teacher or community member who has created a living legacy through service-learning practice.”
Join us now for the latest episode of “School Sounds”
This episode features “Here Lies” from Crofton High School
“School Sounds” is produced and directed by student intern Kailyn Beath
https://youtu.be/yOl9Cj8O4_o
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
In October, we had nearly 2,100 students with family members whose first language is not English and who had not signed up for our Parent Portal, which we use to deliver important information throughout the year. Our amazing bilingual facilitators got to work on that issue and today, that number is 8. EIGHT.
Thank you to this awesome team for helping international famlies help our students Belong, Grow, and Succeed!
View our April 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-april-2025
Five county high school seniors have been honored for their achievements by earning recognition as Dell Scholars by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. The honors for Aliya Downs, Jaden Gaddi and Brittany Gonzalez of North County High School; Cheyenne Ponder of Glen Burnie High School; and Jax Payan-Hansen of Southern High School each come with $20,000 scholarships in addition to a laptop computer and printer. All five students are enrolled in AACPS’ Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, designed to provide support to students who are in the “academic middle” and prepare them to be successful in college through career and college exploration.
Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/2110025
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Severn Elementary School fifth-grader wins Martin Luther King, Jr., Oratorical Contest https://www.aacps.org/article/2107640
#TBT Spotlight on CTE
Ms. Ingle, a former student at the Center of Applied Technology South(CAT-South), is now the HVAC Instructor at CAT-South.
It is rewarding to have the opportunity to give back to the school that gave me so much. I never thought I would be able to be a teacher due to learning disabilities, but that only made me stronger as a teacher and as a student. I always say my brains are in my hands, but due to my learning disabilities, I can see things and explain things in a better way to help people understand. Now, as a teacher, I help other students with the same disability learn that having an IEP or 504 is just your toolbox, and your tools are there to help you succeed with the job at hand.
As a student, I competed in Skills USA and placed third in the States Competition. Now, I am also an NTHS member and a big supporter of Skills USA and what it stands for, which is why I help support this competition every year.
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
