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AACPS STEM Awards 2024 Celebrates Excellence in Students and Teachers
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it" - Alan Kay, Winner of the A.M. Turing Award
Winton Scholar 2024 – Peter S.
I know, no matter what, I am going to devote my life to aviation.
Music in the Air: Baysox Partner with Broadneck HS Student to Showcase Local Talent
My love for baseball & my love for music meeting at this place... it's such a great place to be.
100 Men on a Mission Join the “Be Present” Initiative at Seven Oaks ES
Being aware that males account for less than 5% of the teaching staff in modern schools, the 100 Men on a Mission project makes it known more men will "Be Present" for students going forward.
South River High School Acknowledged as a Top Engineering Source School for 2023
The University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering has named South River High School as one of its Top 25 Source Schools for 2023.
The Clark School ranks 19 overall among more than 200 undergraduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023–24 Best Colleges rankings.
The University shared that it is greatly appreciative of South River HS for its excellent teachers and staff that have created essential links to the University’s in-state pipeline of outstanding undergraduates into their engineering programs. They are excited that the career field has a promising future knowing that the South River HS students will be included in the group that will provide leadership going forward. From artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to quantum technologies, semiconductors, and healthcare solutions, they feel that this group of University of Maryland engineers will become the leaders that develop the modern solutions needed for our ever changing society. The University extended its thanks to South River and AACPS STEM for the foundational work they do in education in the state of Maryland, future engineers, and society.
The University has proudly shared this exciting accomplishment and honor on the Clark School’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn). The principal at South River HS, Stacey Smith, was elated to receive the news and shared that this was an honor well deserved for all staff members, students, and families of South […]
South River High School named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll Gold School List
South River High School had 74% their of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school
Diving into the Symphony of Music with Ms. B: Student’s interview schools choir and music teacher
In an interview with Ms. B at Annapolis Middle, the student podcast team there asked Ms. B what led her to want to go down a path in the music field and how she happily ended up where she is now.
Exploring the World of Dance with Coach G: Student’s interview school’s Dance instructor
In this interview, AMS's Student podcast team interviews the dance instructor: Coach G. In this interview they cover topics like what it takes to be a Dance instructor, and how childhood passions can be beneficial and lead to a career.
A Student Interview with Ms. Hammaker: Supporting our Students Mental Health
Working with so many students give me a sense of purpose and being able to help people is important to me. - Ms. Hammaker
The National Association for Music Education invites Apex Arts Commercial Band to Perform at Leadership Assembly
"We need more of this in our schools, communities, and conferences. Thank you for shining a light on these kids and their amazing work!" - Stephanie Wiegand, Chair for the NAfME Council for Choral Education
A Great Community Opportunity for Local Youth with the SOFO Beautification Project
"What's great about the project is the youth who work on the project get rewarded by having a day in the Bay on a boat. We really wanted them to connect to the maritime theme," Jennifer Balducci.
Seventh Grade Artists Leave Their Mark on SOFO Maritime Heritage Fence Project
"We had working on the art for the fence project with Mr. Fenton. He really lets us be creative in art club" - Seventh Grade AMS Art Club Student
Annapolis Art Exhibit Highlights the Work of AACPS Art Students and Teachers
Thank you Ms. Zavistky from Severn Elementary for motivating and inspiring our daughter and her art was part of the exhibit.
2023 AACPS Model UN Conference Spotlight: Annapolis High School Teams Up with Annapolis Middle School to Guide their Inaugural Model UN Participation
"Annapolis High (AHS) and Severna Park High students largely ran the event by serving as the dais in each room. They taught parliamentary procedure, modeled best practices for serving in a committee, and selected the participants who should be recognized with awards. These students did most of the work on the day of the event, and they did very well!" - Ms. Sarah Poole, SPHS Social Studies Department Chair
Bestselling Author Kami Garcia Inspires Annapolis Middle Students with a Visit & Advice on Finding Their Voice as an Author
"I really liked hearing about how she found her voice as a writer. It made me want to start writing more and to experiment with different styles."