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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
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Certifies New Schoolyard Habitat at South River High
“We wanted to demonstrate our school’s commitment to sustainability and environmental protection,” said Green Technologies Pathway lead and STEM teacher Charlotte Flury. “The garden makes me feel more attached to my community. I love seeing a splash of nature next to my school building.” said Macie Culpepper, Green Tech STEM student.
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!
Apex Arts Commercial Band Returns to Rams Head Tavern with a Special Guest Victor Provost
To perform at Ram’s Head again was a rewarding experience that is appreciated every time it happens. Here's to many more performances!
2024 Teacher of the Year Reflects on What Helped Them Become the Best Version of Themselves
“Every child deserves a champion- an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”
Monthly Spotlight: 2004 Model UN Conference
Conference Quotes: "Our goal moving forward is to get more students excited about international relations & public speaking"... "It's an exciting opportunity for our students to engage in discourse about current & contemporary issues"... "We want our students to be world thinkers"... "It's important to add middle school students because it gives them an opportunity grow so many skills"... "Often the youth, with their fresh perspectives, come up with solutions that some older people struggle to see"
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.
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.
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.
The University shared that it is greatly appreciative of South River HS for its excellent teachers and staff that have created essential links to the University’s in-state pipeline of outstanding undergraduates into their engineering programs. They are excited that the career field has a promising future knowing that the South River HS students will be included in the group that will provide leadership going forward. From artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to quantum technologies, semiconductors, and healthcare solutions, they feel that this group of University of Maryland engineers will become the leaders that develop the modern solutions needed for our ever changing society. The University extended its thanks to South River and AACPS STEM for the foundational work they do in education in the state of Maryland, future engineers, and society.
The University has proudly shared this exciting accomplishment and honor on the Clark School’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn). The principal at South River HS, Stacey Smith, was elated to receive the news and shared that this was an honor well deserved for all staff members, students, and families of South […]
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.
Monthly Spotlight: The AACPS Internship Experience
Intern Quotes: "My favorite part was getting to know the other interns"... "It was definitely welcoming"... "I know what I learned here will help me with my future goals"... "It was a great exercise in networking"... "It was very different than what I expected it to be (in a good way)"... "It was inspirational that Dr. Bedell took time to listen to us, he made us feel very supported."
Monthly Spotlight: Justin Rowland and the AMS Grill Masters Club
Mr. Rowland had a desire to connect with the students in a new way. He knew that the summer break was a time to present an opportunity to show his community he was truly invest and he started the AMS Grill Masters Club.
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 […]