To be used to tag all stories for the “Our AACPS Story” page.
Building Community Relations In Unexpected Places
The game of cornhole is fun, friendly, safe, portable, unisex, etc. I thought it would be fun to take a set of boards to various community functions to help build community relations.
Stepping Into Our Favorite Books
If you had a chance to walk down the halls of Maryland City Elementary School on March 8, you would have been greeted by Pete the Cat, Ling & Ting, Fancy Nancy, and lots of Cats in the Hat.
Helping My Kids At Home and in Our School
"Being in the classroom, I’m seeing what they’re going through and I can help and reassure them. Knowing that I have that insight means I’m helping kids here and I’m helping them at home."
Learning New Skills at Park
"I wish the whole world knew that Park is a friendly school where teachers teach you about strategies and skills."
We Are a Family at Park Elementary School
As educators, "We wouldn’t bring our own children here if we didn’t think they’d get the best education possible."
At Home At Park
"This is where I feel I do my best work and I never want to be anywhere else—I never need to be anywhere else."
Park is a Special School
"I don’t know what makes this school special, but it’s just special to me."
I’ve Never Found a Better School
"If I had my way, this school would go from PreK-12th grade so my son would never have to leave."
Educating Students & Families
"Ms. Blondell believes, like I do, that you not only need to educate the child, you need to educate the parents."
Making a Difference with My Park Family
"This school is like a family--the students, the employees, and the community—it’s what keeps me here and it’s the reason that I want this to be the school I retire from."
Meeting Students’ Needs Outside of School
“So many of these families don’t have family support, which makes what HOPE [For All] does so important. ...The impact is just incredible.”
Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
"We are strengthening the push with the CAT schools to help raise awareness of the great opportunities that are still offered in trades."
A Partnership Impossible to Quantify
“Assistance League is one of the lifelines of [our school system]. They are equivalent to our school being on a game show and having to phone a very consistent, caring, giving and loving friend.”
A Business Partner with True Falcon Spirit
Mr. Henson’s innovative spirit and dedication to our academic programs has helped create a culture of learning that fosters student success.
On-the-Job Exposure in the Nursing Field
Over the past eight years, Ginger Cove has provided CAT-South nursing assistant students with real life on-the-job exposure and entrance into the healthcare world.