Check out what’s going on in the four areas AACPS Division of Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI): Curriculum & Instruction (C&I); Advanced Studies & Programs (ASP); Partnerships, Development& Marketing (PDM); and Professional Growth & Development (PGD). Throughout the year, this page will feature highlights on professional development opportunities, curricular support, grant and engagement opportunities, Triple E updates, instructional strategies, awards & recognitions, Programs of Choice offerings, and family outreach events.
November 2024
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.
October 2024
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
Spirits In the Air – Student Reporter Spotlight
Friday Night Lights takes the excitement of the school day and carries it into the afternoon ahead of kickoff. As sophomore Micheal Pastine, SkillsUSA president, put it, “This brings excitement to the game. If they’re out there having fun before the game, they will go in hyped and ready to watch the game.”
September 2024
South River High School Recognized as a Unified Champion Banner School
South River High School is improving the lives of so many, most importantly students, by making acceptance and inclusion typical in the day-to-day. - Special Olympics Maryland
South River High School Celebrates Its AP Capstone Diploma Recipients
“We proudly recognize the achievements of students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program,” said Ms. Smith, South River Principal. “With the help of dedicated teachers, our AP Capstone students explored their passions through scholarly research as part of an impactful, multiyear program. This meaningful college readiness program will serve our students well after high school.”
The YoJo Show Prepares for a Milestone Working with Communities
"To combine the world of mascoting with education while going to schools to help teach the educational themes of reading motivation, heath & fitness, anti-bullying, and test taking strategies is rewarding" - Bromley Lowe
August 2024
Explore New Savings on the Updated AACPS Employee Discount Page!
We’re excited to announce that the Employee Discount page has been fully reviewed and updated, offering even more opportunities for AACPS employees to save.
2024 Educator Expo: A Warm Welcome for New AACPS Teachers
“It was such a great event and I am looking forward to future events and collaborations with AACPS.” -SECU "Thank you for including the Maryland Black Bears in the Expo. It was a great event and we were very happy to get out to AACPS’ newest educators. We’re really looking forward to partnering again this school year.” -Maryland Black Bears Hockey
Empowering Our Future: The Impact of #BePresent & Mentoring Programs at AACPS
“The mentoring is another level of support for students in need... where it looks to fill in the gaps for the students” -Andre Dillard, Director of Mentorship Programs. "#BePresent is an opportunity for community members to partner with AACPS to help our kids grow, succeed, and feel like they belong” -Shawn Ashworth, Ed.D, #BePresent Coordinator
Educator Expo 2024 Partners
Educator Expo 24 Booklet Link Alexander Brown State Farm Ally 4 Pets American College of Education Anne Arundel Community College Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association Arundel Federal Savings Bank Assistance League of the Chesapeake AutoStream Car Care Bowie Baysox CertaPro Painters of Annapolis Charm City Honey Bees Chesapeake [...]