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.
March 2025
AACPS STEM Awards 2025 Celebrates Excellence in Students and Teachers
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself" - John Dewey
February 2025
School Sounds Episode 3 featuring the Sun is Rising at Arundel
AACPS TV presents School Sounds Episode 3 featuring The Sun is Rising from Arundel HS.
December 2024
School Sounds Episode 2 Holiday Edition featuring South River Rock & Soul at CAT South
AACPS TV presents School Sounds Episode 2 featuring a few members from South River HS Rock & Soul at CAT - South.
November 2024
School Sounds Episode 1 featuring Ivy League at Severna Park
AACPS TV presents School Sounds Episode 1 featuring Ivy League from Severna Park HS. Ivy League is the group of Keith, Cameron, and Nicholas.
The One and Only… Arundel Culinary Club
The Arundel High Cooking Club is a new club that hosts a vibrant community of aspiring chefs exploring cuisines from different parts of the world. This year, they are trying foods from Mexico, Italy, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Greece.
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
2nd Star Productions Welcomes a New Show Season with the Help of AACPS Student & Staff
"I think a lot of educators are drawn to theatre because of the work they have to do to connect with students as teachers. Also, the theatre magnet programs in AACPS, like Apex Arts, helps prepare the students to be great performers as well" - Lauren Riley Sayles
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