What is BCD?

The Business and Community Development (BCD) Department works with the community to cultivate relationships that will benefit students, families, and employees. Our team:

  • Creates partnerships with businesses and individuals in the community;
  • Supports grant development across the county;
  • Provides consulting and coordinate campaigns to help AACPS better share its story with the community;
  • Serves as the liaison to the The Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Pulbic Schools, the non-profit, fundraising partner of the school system.

What’s New

Introducing… AACPS School Sounds. First Stop, Severna Park HS with Ivy League! Get Ready!!

Announcing AACPS TV’s School Sounds!! We will be highlighting bands, groups, solo artists, and other musicians from AACPS schools, celebrating them for their musical achievements.

Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow: The Only Competitive Speech and Debate Team in Anne Arundel County

For many students, Speech and Debate is 'their thing.' It gives them a group to belong to that gets them involved in the school, especially if there might not be another activity that connects them to the school or their peers. - Teresa Dimka

Share Your Story

The Faces of AACPS Campaign celebrates the people—students, employees, community members, and alumni—who make Anne Arundel County Public Schools awesome.

We want to hear your story! Tell us about someone in AACPS that has inspired you, a unique opportunity you had with a school, or how your experience with AACPS has made a positive impact in your life.

Submit Your Story