Back to School: Middle School Edition
"We work hard to make sure the students feel seen, heard, and valued because they are little rock stars" - Casey Hunt, Principal Annapolis MS
"We work hard to make sure the students feel seen, heard, and valued because they are little rock stars" - Casey Hunt, Principal Annapolis MS
"It is really about kids. We are unreasonably committed to kids" - Ken Patterson, Principal Seven Oaks ES
The performance at Ram’s Head in Downtown Annapolis helps to illustrate the recognition of their level of achievement and the value of providing these students with real-world music industry experiences.
This year, AutoStream Car Care Centers in Maryland is one of the businesses that decided to partner with the AACPS Thank-A-Teacher campaign. In an interview, David Askwith, Managing Director of AutoStream Car Care, shares his vision for the future of this partnership and his passion for supporting educators and students.
Each year, hundreds of AACPS students build real-world, workforce skills through professional internships. Learn about the small team of internship facilitators who work with students, families, and the community to build the partnerships that make these experiences possible.
Hundreds of employees of AACPS report to work daily to make a difference in their students' lives. Some of those employees don't just stop there. See how a simple conversation turned the tides of one of our very own.
"I can say Ms. Burdette is a great teacher role model in my life and I look up to her and all the hard work she puts into her job and how much work she puts into her students."--Aaron, Grade 12, GBHS
"Ms. Amanda Hernandez (now Coursey) was Noah’s Kindergarten teacher and Tommy’s first grade teacher. ... Now they get to see her every day at Arundel High School!"--The Bell Family
"She inspired them to audition for All-County, All-State, Solo and Ensemble, and even All-Eastern...She was always kind and caring to both girls, and they both saw her as their mentor and coach."--Melinda Keenan, Parent of Former AACPS Students
"Both my daughters are in college now for music, and our family was blessed with strong music teachers in their lives who inspired and guided them."--Melinda Keenan, Parent
"My journey with AACPS had picked up where I left off, switching roles from student to teacher. I'm happily continuing my journey, and hope I end up having a strong impact on my students, just as my teachers had on me."--Tiffany Pfeiffer, AACPS Teacher & Alum
On November 16th, the 2019 Family Involvement Conference took place at AACC. The conference is an annual event that welcomes families, community members, and educators to participate in interactive workshops and discussions pertaining to the children and youth of AACPS. The theme of this year’s conference, “All Means All: Embracing and Learning Through Our Diversity,” highlights how families can discuss cultural, social or economic differences in a healthy way.
"Walking into the doors of Old Mill Middle South in the summer of 2017 I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was I finally had found a career that fits my purpose in life of making a difference."--Derrick Wallace, Behavior Advocate
"I'm thankful for amazing staff members who make car rider line a fun place during morning drop off!"--Casey Lee, Tracey's Elementary
"I’m thankful for the supportive fellow teachers and my students I work with daily!"--Beverly McFarland