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.

June 2019

Monarch Global’s Food Pantry

June 20th, 2019|Community Partnerships, Meade Stories, Monarch Global Laurel, Our AACPS Stories, Our AACPS Story Locations, Our Community|

When the PTA at Monarch Global Academy realized some students were struggling with food insecurity, they immediately decided to open a food pantry.

May 2019

A Colorful, Positive Environment for Kids to Feel Supported

May 30th, 2019|Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"The importance of accepting all students and treating each other with kindness is displayed by Mrs. Ward and is therefore displayed by her students. I am thankful that our daughter has Mrs. Ward as a teacher this school year."

Nothing But Great Things from Mrs. Bohanana

May 30th, 2019|Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"When my son tells me he had a great day at school I know it's because he has an awesome teacher supporting him throughout his day."

Guiding My Love of Teaching

May 29th, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thanks for being a supportive and safe environment to recognize my love of teaching!"

Reviving Southern’s Agriculture Science Program

May 23rd, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Southern Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

"Dr. Eckels, you are not just teaching a class you are educating our future in life skills. Thank you for all that you do for your students and what your are bringing to Southern High School."

A Gifted Educator that Makes Learning Fun

May 23rd, 2019|Northeast Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thank you Ms. Crawford for loving your students the way you do and always being their biggest supporter and fan. The impact that you have had on our son will carry with him for the rest of his life and we will be forever grateful."

Instilling A Love of Art in My Children

May 23rd, 2019|Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Ms. Ludlow has instilled a love of art in both of my children. She teaches them techniques, introduces them to great artists, and is really giving them a comprehensive cultural experience."

The Perfect Teacher for My Child

May 23rd, 2019|Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Ms. Lisa Donnelly has changed my son's life in a way I never thought possible. "

Lucky to Have Ms. Maury

May 23rd, 2019|Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"She consistently goes above & beyond for her students, providing such a positive first-school-experience for our little ones, and we couldn’t be more lucky to have her!!"

Thank You Mr. Webster!

May 23rd, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Ft. Smallwood ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"The students love how he teaches hands on and how he has opportunities for the students to be involved."