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
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
Central Elementary School… The Spirit of Caring
This act of kindness is just one example of how caring and dedicated these teachers are. I am truly grateful for everything they do.
Winton Scholar 2023 – Nathan A.
I am “forever looking towards the sky.”
2023 Rising Star at Edgewater Elementary – Brandon Woodroffe
Unless people like you care and awful lot of things won't change.
How STEM Helped Me Build My Future
With the guidance of my parents, I was able to realize that this whole time STEM was helping me build a stable future.
A Whole New World of Books
"Dear Ms. Radisi...I loved having you as a media teacher and I'm really sad that I can't do your lessons in person with you."--Rylee, Student, Crofton Meadows Elementary
Welcoming the Diversity of Our Family
"[Mrs. Joop] accepted our differences and made me and my family feel the Unity that you speak about in schools."--Bana Mahmoud, Parent, Crofton Meadows Elementary
How One Project Changed My Life
"This one project has impacted my life moving forward. Knowing now how much I enjoy research and analysis will help me when it comes to choosing a major in college or finding my career path." --Jocelyn, South River High School
Have Only Positive Expectations
"I refer to my teaching philosophy as "Soul Food" because of having the opportunity to beautifully educate my students in mind, body and soul."--Carla Matthews, Center of Applied Technology South
Presence Sets the Tone
"My philosophy of teaching is simple: make connections and strive to be your best self. As teachers, we shoulder great responsibility regarding the impact we have on our students' lives."--Laura Currey, Central Elementary
Creating Lifelong Learners and Community Members
"I believe that providing my students with an engaging, rigorous, and hands-on lesson, inspires their learning. These lessons allow them to retain the concepts taught and make real-world connections."--April Crovo, Mayo Elementary
Katie Wilhelm Smith, South River High School, Class of 1998
Fox45, National Geographic, and now TLC—Katie has spent her career sharing stories through video and television. That passion was ignited at South River High School, where she learned the writing skills to tell a story and was given the freedom to be herself on and off camera.
STEMtastic Week
During this week-long event, teachers and community volunteers who work in the STEM field collaborate to introduce students to a wide variety of STEM topics and activities.