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.
April 2024
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.
The Complete Player Charity Shines in Youth Empowerment
"A little love, a little encouragement, and a little nudging will keep our kids focused and motivated. That's the goal of TCP." - Andy Schindling
March 2024
The Bowie Baysox Continue to Hit Homeruns with AACPS Collaborations
"It's great to work with students and see them create and learn. We hoping to have more opportunities to work with students and educators." - Adam Pohl
February 2024
A Canvas of Collaboration: Chesapeake Arts Center and AACPS Champion Arts Education and Community Enrichment
Discover how the Chesapeake Arts Center collaborates to help shape the future of arts education by providing enriching after-school programs for students while also fostering community engagement.
January 2024
Power Play in Education: Maryland Black Bears Hockey Team Teams Up with AACPS for Academic Success
Discover how the NAHL Maryland Black Bears Hockey team, stationed at Piney Orchard Ice Rink, has forged an extraordinary partnership with AACPS
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.
December 2023
The R-City Project Provides Second Step Options for Students and Schools
The R-City Project, a partnership between AACPS, the University of Virginia, and Johns Hopkins University, has taken on the task to help improve relationships in education.
November 2023
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. [...]