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A Student Interview with Ms. Hammaker: Supporting our Students Mental Health

July 11th, 2023|Annapolis MS, Annapolis Stories|

Working with so many students give me a sense of purpose and being able to help people is important to me. - Ms. Hammaker

The National Association for Music Education invites Apex Arts Commercial Band to Perform at Leadership Assembly

July 10th, 2023|Broadneck HS, Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, Specialty Schools, Studio 39, Uncategorized|

"We need more of this in our schools, communities, and conferences. Thank you for shining a light on these kids and their amazing work!" - Stephanie Wiegand, Chair for the NAfME Council for Choral Education

A Great Community Opportunity for Local Youth with the SOFO Beautification Project

June 15th, 2023|Annapolis Stories, Community Engagement, Community Partnerships, Our Community|

"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

June 14th, 2023|Annapolis MS, Annapolis Stories, Community Engagement, Community Partnerships, Our Community, Our Students|

"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

Annapolis Art Exhibit Highlights the Work of AACPS Art Students and Teachers

June 5th, 2023|Old Mill Stories, Severn ES, Teacher Appreciation|

Thank you Ms. Zavistky from Severn Elementary for motivating and inspiring our daughter and her art was part of the exhibit.

2023 AACPS Model UN Conference Spotlight: Annapolis High School Teams Up with Annapolis Middle School to Guide their Inaugural Model UN Participation

June 5th, 2023|Annapolis HS, Annapolis MS, Annapolis Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, Severna Park Stories|

"Annapolis High (AHS) and Severna Park High students largely ran the event by serving as the dais in each room. They taught parliamentary procedure, modeled best practices for serving in a committee, and selected the participants who should be recognized with awards. These students did most of the work on the day of the event, and they did very well!" - Ms. Sarah Poole, SPHS Social Studies Department Chair

Bestselling Author Kami Garcia Inspires Annapolis Middle Students with a Visit & Advice on Finding Their Voice as an Author

May 31st, 2023|Annapolis MS, Annapolis Stories, Community Partnerships, Our Community, Our Students, School & Classroom Libraries|

"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."

Apex Arts Commercial Band Looking to Make Their Mark at Rams Head on Stage

May 30th, 2023|Broadneck HS, Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, Specialty Schools, Studio 39, What's New|

The band’s repertoire is diverse and is selected to showcase student strengths and capabilities. Their setlists include (but are not limited to) classic rock, contemporary rock, pop, funk, soul, and rap. The ensemble has been invited to perform throughout the local community, for various conferences, and for music festivals in and beyond Maryland.

“A Chat with Ms. Brown, AMS School Psychologist.” An Interview by Young Journalists at Annapolis Middle.

May 5th, 2023|Annapolis MS, Annapolis Stories, Our Students|

In my heart I want to make a difference in the lives of students.

Old Mill Middle School South Celebrates Mr. Hall

May 2nd, 2023|Old Mill South MS, Old Mill Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

Mike is one of those teachers you come across once in a great while. He is just great with everyone and always has a smile and a story to tell.

Central Elementary School… The Spirit of Caring

May 2nd, 2023|Central ES, South River Stories, Teacher Appreciation|

This act of kindness is just one example of how caring and dedicated these teachers are. I am truly grateful for everything they do.

Winton Scholar 2023 – Nathan A.

April 28th, 2023|Business & Community Development, Celebrating AACPS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, South River HS, South River Stories, STEM|

I am “forever looking towards the sky.”

Winton Scholar 2023 – Spencer C.

April 24th, 2023|Broadneck HS, Broadneck Stories, Business & Community Development, Celebrating AACPS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students, STEM|

When I looked into Mr. Winton, his story really resonated with me and it felt like we had similar passions.

2023 Rising Star at Marley Elementary – Jamar Turner

April 20th, 2023|Celebrating AACPS, Glen Burnie Stories, Marley ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

If you can't start with you, then pass it on to the next person and let them make the change.

2023 Rising Star at Broadneck High – Tyrice Brown

April 20th, 2023|Broadneck HS, Broadneck Stories, Celebrating AACPS, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

It has to be personal. It has to be something that you personally resonate with, because there's no generic answer. So if you have it in you and you feel the slightest bud that this is what you wanna do, water it, give it some some sun and go with it.