"A successful day entails acting as a pillar of support for both our students and the district, ensuring they feel secure and empowered." - Dr. Alice Swift, Director of the Office of Safe and Orderly Schools
"We're thrilled about the work of our students, because they have the opportunity to showcase and share to the world the talents they have" - David Kauffman, Senior Manager Apex Arts Magnet
"We foster a culture of family. We're one big Knight Family" - Eric Jefferson, Principal North County HS
"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.
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.
Each year, our school system sets aside tens of million of dollars in its operating budget for Supplies & Materials. The AACPS Purchasing Office and it’s staff of 14 touches every purchase made with these funds. As Superintendent George Arlotto has shared, “The work of these dedicated professional happens well outside the public eye, but it has a profound impact on the world we do with children every day.”
Have you ever wondered how the temperature is controlled in our school buildings? AACPS depends on a dedicated team of experts to maintain the complex system of Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Units that make sure our schools are ready for students to learn.
Walking a Triple-E classroom can feel like a bit of a culture shock. The room is loud and students are all over the place: sitting on tables, lying on rugs, and curled up in bean bag chairs. But at the center of this "organized chaos" is a dynamic Triple-E teacher, empowering students to guide their own learning.
Outdoor education is an important part of every AACPS student's education. Recognizing the importance of getting students outside of the classroom, the Office of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education creates unique opportunities for students to get down and dirty as they explore the world around them. At the backbone of these programs is the dedicated Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education team.
Pupil Personnel Workers (PPWs) serve as facilitators between families and schools. Working collaboratively, PPWs help identify, address, and alleviate issues impacting a student’s education, especially those related to attendance, residency, custody, and personal hardship. Part school counselor, part social worker, PPWs get to know families across the county and connect them to the resources they need to help their children be successful in school.
From making sure the right teacher is in every classroom to ensure that those teachers have all of the data they need to focus on instruction, AACPS depends on the work of Human Resources and Student Data over the summer to make sure we are ready to start the first day of school.
Transition Facilitators work with high school students with disabilities to help students and families prepare for and transition to life after high school. With the support of the county's six Vocational Technicians, this dedicated Transition Team serves as part counselor, part advocate, and part business liaison to work with students, families, and the community to ensure that all of our students have the opportunities they need to be successful.
The Office of Digital Media’s vision statement explains that school libraries should be “the hub of the school and [should be] innovative, vibrant, and flexible spaces, staffed with school librarians who inspire students to become tech savvy and independent life-long readers and learners.” To turn this vision into a reality, Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Office of Digital Media Services depend on their vibrant team of 126 creative, dedicated, and passionate Media Specialists.
