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Congratulations to our former students who graduated this week! #Belonggrowsucceed
about 5 hours ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Arundel High graduates
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
1 day ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- June 4, 2026
Thank you to the Naval Academy Band for visiting us today to celebrate America 250! #Belonggrowsucceed
2 days ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Naval Academy Band

🔗View our June/July 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Summer Meals
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy: HS Athletics
‣ Summer events at your local library & in the community
‣ County & community resources
...and more!

5 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on the excitement and pride of graduation season across AACPS over the next two weeks. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
9 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 28, 2026
HONOR AND REMEMBER: Members of the Waugh Chapel Elementary School National Elementary Honor Society spent part of their day on Friday at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, where they placed American flags throughout the cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. Thanks to fifth-grade teachers Sydney Langlois and Kimberly Smolen for their leadership. This is the third consecutive year Waugh Chapel Elementary School students have undertaken this effort. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
12 days ago, AACPS
Waugh Chapel Elementary School students at Maryland Veterans Cemetery
Waugh Chapel Elementary School students at Maryland Veterans Cemetery
Waugh Chapel Elementary School students at Maryland Veterans Cemetery
Flags on graves at Maryland Veterans Cemetery
Congratulations to our graduates from the STAIR Reading program! #Belonggrowsucceed
13 days ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
STAIR graduation
Friday morning we hosted many of our volunteers for an appreciation breakfast! #Belonggrowsuceed
13 days ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Volunteer Appreciation
Our students in the Elementary Honor Society went on a service field trip today to the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. They placed flags throughout the cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. #Belonggrowsucceed
14 days ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
service field trip
The link to buy yearbooks will be in the Friday High Five tomorrow!
16 days ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Still Yearbooks available
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell discusses the newly approved policy regarding personal care and toileting needs, formalizing practices already in place across our schools to support all students. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
16 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- May 21, 2026
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reinforces his message regarding the importance of respect and civility throughout the AACPS community. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
23 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 14, 2026

Congratulations to our participants in the AACPS Innovators Research Expo! We had three students earn 2nd place honors (pictured is Jessica B. in 5th grade).

24 days ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Science Fair
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
30 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026
The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
AACPS Apple logo
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
Thank you to our PTA for delivering treats to our teachers and staff for Appreciation Week! #Belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
PTA Snack cart
Our basketball team is ready for the Arundel feeder tournament tonight! #Belonggrowsucceed
about 1 month ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Waugh Chapel BBall team
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026