Clusters for each story submitted online

Supporting Evan to “become the man he was meant to be”

November 8th, 2019|Millersville ES, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Our Employees|

When Evan was diagnosed with autism as a toddler in 1995, his mother, Andrea, recalls his doctor’s grim words: “Go home and mourn the loss of a normal child.” Fortunately, Andrea then met the director of her local Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) early intervention program, who offered another memorable piece of advice: “You’ll have to invent Evan’s future.”--Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council

Our CommUNITY Barbecue

November 1st, 2019|George Cromwell ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Unity Day|

"This year, the school celebrated Unity Day by hosting a CommUNITY Barbecue in the evening. All students and their families were invited. The event was a huge success!"--Joyce Kovack, George Cromwell Elementary School

Embracing Unity Together

November 1st, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park MS, Severna Park Stories, Unity Day|

"We had our first ever school wide Unity Day Pep Rally. There were be over 1500 people on the fields in front of our school. Our school community gathered together to celebrate and embrace Unity."--Elizabeth Westley, Severna Park Middle School

Celebrating Unity–Wherever We Go

November 1st, 2019|Glen Burnie Park ES, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Unity Day|

"My students and chaperones celebrated Unity Day on a fall pumpkin patch field trip!"--Rebecca Steiner, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School

Saying N-O to Bullying!

November 1st, 2019|Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Unity Day|

"Our GBHS English Department says N-O to bullying!"--Caitlin Peterson, Glen Burnie High School

Wearing Our SPHS Unity Pride

November 1st, 2019|Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Severna Park HS, Severna Park Stories, Unity Day|

"Our principal, Mr. Bathras, purchased orange Unity tees for the entire faculty. They were printed by teacher Mr. Slack and students!"--Marianne Fitzgerald, SPHS

“This is my second home.”

October 31st, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Ft. Smallwood ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"The Fort Smallwood Elementary School staff and community are the best around."--Pam Osborn, Fort Smallwood Elementary

Our Students’ Masterpiece to Share a Positive Message

October 18th, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Ft. Smallwood ES, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"Last year, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students helped create a mural to share the positive message of our school's motto: Together We Can Make a Difference."--Emily Pfeifer, Teacher

Keeping the Focus on the Mental Health of Our Students

October 18th, 2019|Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, South Shore ES, Teacher of the Year|

"I have the opportunity to help kids who are struggling academically, socially, and emotionally. That is my privilege as a teacher."--Teresa Beilstein, 2019 AACPS Teacher of the Year

A Fun Back-to-School Night!

September 27th, 2019|Jessup ES, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Teacher Appreciation|

"My favorite part of this school year has been our Back to School Night!!"--Atalante Shay, Parent, Jessup Elementary

Paving My Way with AACPS Magnet Programs

September 25th, 2019|Brooklyn Park MS, North County HS, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our AACPS Story Locations, Our Students|

"Every person’s high school experience is different, but in my case, two distinct AACPS programs (PVA and STEM) paved the way for me to continue a successful career in and after high school."--Jaden, Grade 12

Building a Community Cafe

September 19th, 2019|Cafe at Maryland Hall, CAT-South, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

Are you new to the Café at Maryland Hall? Learn how this one-of-a-kind student-run business is a win-win-win for AACPS, Maryland Hall, and the community.

Overcoming My Fear of Math with Mr. Fornaro’s Encouragement

September 17th, 2019|Glen Burnie HS, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Alumni, Teacher Appreciation|

"Mr. Fornaro at Glen Burnie High School was one of the educators who taught me to believe in myself, to never turn away from a challenge."--Bri Barone, Glen Burnie High School Alum

Thank You for Making Our School Beautiful!

September 11th, 2019|Chesapeake Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Pasadena ES|

"Thank you to SJR Lawn Care, The Reynolds family, and Mrs. Kathy Jovan for making our front entrance, courtyard and outdoor classroom beautiful."--Carrie Deaver, Teacher, Pasadena Elementary School

My Last First Day of School

September 6th, 2019|CAT-North, Meade HS, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

"During my years of high school, I built good relationships with staff members especially Mr. Lucas Jamerson, Mrs. Hannah Reiger, and Mr. Jens Johanson."--Evan, Grade 12