Clusters for each story submitted online

Remembering the Spirit of Giving Back

February 1st, 2019|North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

Folger McKinsey Elementary parent Caroline Bowman & Hilltop Elementary Counselor Ms. Spain talk about the impact of the holiday gift donation program has on students at both Folger McKinsey and Hilltop.

Reflect–Renew–Re-Engage

November 26th, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher of the Year|

"For teachers, summer is always a time we should expect to reflect, renew and prepare to rea engage through each of our roles in the educational system."--Kim Mason, Windsor Farm Elementary

Standing Up Against Bullying

October 1st, 2018|Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Students|

"My 9 year old daughter, Katherine “Katie” O., who is a 5th grade student at Waugh Chapel Elementary School, won the county-wide 2018 AACPS Olivia Constants Foundation Change through the Arts contest."--Jennifer O, Waugh Chapel Elementary

An Awesome Kindergarten Teacher

October 1st, 2018|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Severna Park Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thank you Mr. Walter at Folger McKinsey for being an awesome teacher for kindergarten! Sophia enjoyed everyday of your instruction and teaching!" -- Hazar Biddle, parent

Welcomed to AACPS

September 13th, 2018|Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Since I was first offered the position at Meade Heights Elementary School I have felt welcomed and appreciated within the whole AACPS family."--Deanna Webber

Is Ms. Quinn a wizard or a teacher?

May 22nd, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thanks Mrs. Quinn! You are doing formative things for these kids that will follow them throughout their whole lives."--Angelica Shiels, Parent, Belvedere Elementary

Mrs. Shorter Keeps Parents Engaged

May 22nd, 2018|Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees|

"We really like to know what is going on at school, and I feel a lot more included having Mrs. Shorter as a teacher for my son."--Rachel McDonald, Parent, Waugh Chapel Elementary

The pleasure of working with Mrs. Brimhall

May 22nd, 2018|Annapolis Stories, Monarch Annapolis, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"We often recognize those in the classroom and those educators associated with the academic success of our students, but today I wanted to highlight an educator that is exposing our students to the arts in a positive, professional, and most of all meaningful way."--Nikki Johnson

Bringing Authentic Cultural Experience To The Classroom

August 6th, 2018|Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Uncategorized|

For the past 8 years, I have been able to bring 12 years of authentic cultural experiences into my AACPS classroom.

Reinforcing Environmental Lessons

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

South Shore Elementary chose to embrace our role as caregiver to the Bay by using volunteers to help organize a full day of special environmental events called the Green Apple Day Of Service.

Starting The Adventure in Reading!

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Northeast Stories, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

STAIR is a proven reading and mentoring program designed to provide early intervention for at-risk second grade students.

Tutoring with the NSA

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Southern Stories|

Employees of the National Security Administration visit Meade Middle School on a weekly basis to tutor students in all grade levels and subject areas! ESOL and Math students in particular have benefited greatly from their services.

Educating Students About The Bay

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Severna Park Stories|

This year, Oak Hill Elementary was chosen by the Maryland State Bar Association for participation in their program that focuses on improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay while educating students about the Bay and their role in keeping it healthy.

Get Ready to Read!

August 2nd, 2018|Chesapeake Stories, Community Partnerships, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

Just like a walk-a-thon, this program raises money based on how much each entrant reads. In this case, each minute spent reading translated into miles....This program has been in place for four years. In that time, it has raised over eighteen thousand dollars. Of course, it has also helped to support the cause of literacy. The Read-a-Thon is now one of the biggest, most successful school wide events at Linthicum Elementary.

Encouraging Literacy By Sharing Stories

August 2nd, 2018|Arundel Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, South River Stories|

Many schools have guest reader programs. Waugh Chapel Elementary decided to enhance this program by implementing Mystery Reader Days.