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
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
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.
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
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Second of three informational community meetings on redistricting to be streamed live
Details: https://www.aacps.org/article/2102125
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
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
AACPS culinary teams dominate 2024 Maryland ProStart Student Invitational #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2083374
Dozens of county students honored at annual Regional History Day competition #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2083081
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
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the downsizing of the federal government and the impact on students, families, staff and the community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/d8GZdsuB72Q
Six educators named finalists for 2025 AACPS Teacher of the Year award #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2053403
