AACPS Stories about community members
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
Empowering Educators: Highlights from the AACPS Annual College and University Fair
The event encouraged all AACPS employees to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to explore educational advancements. Whether looking to continue their studies or begin a new academic journey, the College and University Partnership Fair provided the perfect starting point!
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.
A Look Back at Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
It is an excellent opportunity to celebrate and educate children about rich cultural contributions; educators can foster cultural awareness, appreciation, and understanding among students.
Westfield Annapolis Hosts Cars & Coffee to Help AACPS Students Get Ready for School
Starting early on a warm, summer Sunday August morning, you could hear the faint hum of car engines in the distance.
Anticipation was growing from the question of, “what kind of cars will we see today?!” When the cars began to arrive, it was such a beautiful sight.
From the way the cars sparkled in the early morning sun, to the sweet hint of freshly brewed coffee floating in the air, you knew that the day was going to be special.
The variety of cars on display was something to marvel at. There were Corvettes, Porsches, Mustangs, Jaguars, “American Muscle” cars, and foreign luxury gems on display. These cars were from several different eras and they were in pristine condition. There is a specific type of dedication a person has to have to collect and maintain such cars and those people were the ones who decided to take a few hours of their time to give back to their local community and our AACPS students. This was Cars & Coffee at Westfield Annapolis Mall, August 2023.
Westfield Annapolis put the word out to the community that they would be supporting AACPS by hosting a school supply donation drive and the community responded by filling a large crate with school supplies that will help students on their path to achieve greatness.
Ms. Morgan McCloud, Westfield Annapolis’ Marketing Director, was excited about the opportunity to partner with AACPS and she was pleased with the turn out of community support. In planning the event, Ms. McCloud made sure there were activities for individuals of all ages to enjoy at the event to include face painting, balloon art, food trucks, a dj playing lively music, and performances by a local […]
The Education Foundation of AACPS Looks to Help Aspiring Pilots Fulfill Their Dream
"Live a life you love" -Gregory S. Winton, Esq.
A Great Community Opportunity for Local Youth with the SOFO Beautification Project
"What's great about the project is the youth who work on the project get rewarded by having a day in the Bay on a boat. We really wanted them to connect to the maritime theme," Jennifer Balducci.
Seventh Grade Artists Leave Their Mark on SOFO Maritime Heritage Fence Project
"We had working on the art for the fence project with Mr. Fenton. He really lets us be creative in art club" - Seventh Grade AMS Art Club Student
Bestselling Author Kami Garcia Inspires Annapolis Middle Students with a Visit & Advice on Finding Their Voice as an Author
"I really liked hearing about how she found her voice as a writer. It made me want to start writing more and to experiment with different styles."
LitCon Vol. 5 at Glen Burnie High School was One to Remember
“Lit Con Vol. 5 was another tremendous success. Glen Burnie High School was thrilled to be the host school" -Kevin Carr, Principal, Glen Burnie High School
Severn Elementary Teachers Motivate Students to Tell Their Stories
Ms. Harris inspired Ariatna to publish her first children's book "The Mean Foal, a story about the power of empathy" and Ms. Daugherty has been motivating Ariatna to continue her creative writing
Welcoming the Diversity of Our Family
"[Mrs. Joop] accepted our differences and made me and my family feel the Unity that you speak about in schools."--Bana Mahmoud, Parent, Crofton Meadows Elementary