Explore New Savings on the Updated AACPS Employee Discount Page!
We’re excited to announce that the Employee Discount page has been fully reviewed and updated, offering even more opportunities for AACPS employees to save.
2024 Educator Expo: A Warm Welcome for New AACPS Teachers
“It was such a great event and I am looking forward to future events and collaborations with AACPS.” -SECU "Thank you for including the Maryland Black Bears in the Expo. It was a great event and we were very happy to get out to AACPS’ newest educators. We’re really looking forward to partnering again this school year.” -Maryland Black Bears Hockey
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
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!
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.
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.
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 […]
The Education Foundation of AACPS Looks to Help Aspiring Pilots Fulfill Their Dream
"Live a life you love" -Gregory S. Winton, Esq.
A Great Community Opportunity for Local Youth with the SOFO Beautification Project
"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
"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
Bestselling Author Kami Garcia Inspires Annapolis Middle Students with a Visit & Advice on Finding Their Voice as an Author
"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."
LitCon Vol. 5 at Glen Burnie High School was One to Remember
“Lit Con Vol. 5 was another tremendous success. Glen Burnie High School was thrilled to be the host school" -Kevin Carr, Principal, Glen Burnie High School
Severn Elementary Teachers Motivate Students to Tell Their Stories
Ms. Harris inspired Ariatna to publish her first children's book "The Mean Foal, a story about the power of empathy" and Ms. Daugherty has been motivating Ariatna to continue her creative writing
Welcoming the Diversity of Our Family
"[Mrs. Joop] accepted our differences and made me and my family feel the Unity that you speak about in schools."--Bana Mahmoud, Parent, Crofton Meadows Elementary
Annapolis Middle Celebrates Black History Month with the community
"It was great to see and feel the community valued having this event"--Breanna Walker, Teacher
A Lot of Gratitude for the Family at Georgetown East
" I feel a lot gratitude for the school & teachers. They are very important part of my kids' life and family."--Ingrid Sandy, Parent of former students
We Appreciate You, Mr. Boorman!
"Thank you to Arthur Boorman, Special Education teacher at Severna Park High School, for the extra effort during this challenging transition to online learning."--Teresita Saff, Parent
The Best Mom, Grandmother, Teacher in AACPS
"Veronique Cole is very smart and has inspired me to become a teacher."--Maya Gibson
Rain or Shine, They’re Serving Up Meals & Smiles
"A huge THANK YOU to the amazing [food service] ladies at Old Mill...Ms. Tammy Carper, Ms. Lacresha Gross, Ms. Melissa Cowen, and Ms. Mariluz Lara."--Jadon, Student, OMHS
Welcoming to Everyone in Her Classroom
"[Mollie Dwyer] has had many children with severe disabilities and developmental delays that needed extra attention and time. She welcomed everyone into her classroom and treated them all the same."--Anna Calton
Apex Arts Commercial Band Performance at Rams Head Tavern
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.
One Caring & Compassionate School Counselor
"Lori Stuart is the most caring and compassionate school counselor I've met." -Salome Stephens
A Fantastic School Counselor
"She works tirelessly to promote social emotional learning at Four Seasons." -Juli Gross
A Familiar Face at Arundel High School
"Ms. Amanda Hernandez (now Coursey) was Noah’s Kindergarten teacher and Tommy’s first grade teacher. ... Now they get to see her every day at Arundel High School!"--The Bell Family
Briana Gresko: Inspiring My Daughters’ Musical Journeys
"She inspired them to audition for All-County, All-State, Solo and Ensemble, and even All-Eastern...She was always kind and caring to both girls, and they both saw her as their mentor and coach."--Melinda Keenan, Parent of Former AACPS Students
Lauren Walker: Guiding Daughters’ Love of Music
"Both my daughters are in college now for music, and our family was blessed with strong music teachers in their lives who inspired and guided them."--Melinda Keenan, Parent
Welcome to the Family Involvement Conference!
On November 16th, the 2019 Family Involvement Conference took place at AACC. The conference is an annual event that welcomes families, community members, and educators to participate in interactive workshops and discussions pertaining to the children and youth of AACPS. The theme of this year’s conference, “All Means All: Embracing and Learning Through Our Diversity,” highlights how families can discuss cultural, social or economic differences in a healthy way.
Many Thanks to a Great Administrator
"I'm grateful for one of the best administrators this county has to offer: Principal Koennel at Richard Henry Lee."--Erika Scarce, Richard Henry Lee
Valuing the Teacher-Parent Partnership
"I am thankful for teachers like Ms. Benny (6th grade advanced math) who take the time each week to send an email to parents to let us know what our kids are working on that week."--Cara Greene, Crofton Middle
Thankful for Our School
"We are so thankful that our daughter loves school!"--Jessica, Riviera Beach Elementary
Beyond Thankful for Our Shady Side Family
"They make everyday great for the students and really care about them! It’s like one big family at our school."--Julia Howes, Parent
Teaming Up with Marines to Advocate for Reading
"Here at Jessup Elementary School, we are advocates for our students to read every day but also enjoy reading! In the spirit of Veterans day we team up with a group of Marines from Fort Meade to read to the entire school."--Atalante Shay, Jessup Elementary
A New Start on Life
"I know that this wonderful, giving woman and her husband have given this child a solid foundation filled with love and opportunity. I am so excited to see what great things lie ahead for this student thanks to support of these people."--Allison Mathews, PPW
Seeing the Silver Lining in the Love for our Children
"Where’s the inspiration or silver lining in these situations you may ask? It’s simply the power and influence that one individual may change the outcome of someone’s life for the better."--Jennifer Laque, PPW
A Conversation with Marie
"Marie and I wondered what young children and infants internalize while living with drug addicted parents. What do they see? What do they hear? And how does it affect them later in life?"--Julianne Lockwood
Following My Purpose in AACPS
"My journey with AACPS began as the parent of a Special Education student at Central Special."--Karen McDonough, Bilingual Facilitator
Our CommUNITY Barbecue
"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
A Fun Back-to-School Night!
"My favorite part of this school year has been our Back to School Night!!"--Atalante Shay, Parent, Jessup Elementary
Building a Community Cafe
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.
Thank You for Making Our School Beautiful!
"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
“Thanks Mrs. Windsor for looking out for my dude.”
"Mrs. Windsor is a big part of the reason that the first day of school went so well for Will."--LaVonne Doucette, Relative, Glendale Elementary School & Marley Middle School
3rd Grade, Here I Come!
"My daughter is going to Nantucket Elementary and she loved her first days of school so far!"--Aneela Ahmad, Parent
Bobcat Book Club
By having teachers, parents and students work together to create this new and exciting extracurricular reading program, everyone shares ownership, which has contributed to the success of the Bobcat Book club.
Transforming North Glen’s Volunteer Program
“We are thankful for Miss Bunny and all the volunteers that helped this school year. Having them in the classroom made a world of difference.”
Allergy Awareness
“At Folger McKinsey, the Allergy Awareness group helps bridge the gap between the parents, health room staff, and school staff to create a safe environment for all students.”
STEMtastic Week
During this week-long event, teachers and community volunteers who work in the STEM field collaborate to introduce students to a wide variety of STEM topics and activities.
Kindergarten Kindness Society
In 2018, Broadneck High School’s National Honors Society partnered with Broadneck Elementary to create the literacy-based Kindergarten Kindness Society.
FIRST Lego League Club
To lead Old Mill Middle South’s FIRST Lego League Club, the school turned to two dedicated volunteers.
Monarch Global’s Food Pantry
When the PTA at Monarch Global Academy realized some students were struggling with food insecurity, they immediately decided to open a food pantry.
A Colorful, Positive Environment for Kids to Feel Supported
"The importance of accepting all students and treating each other with kindness is displayed by Mrs. Ward and is therefore displayed by her students. I am thankful that our daughter has Mrs. Ward as a teacher this school year."
Nothing But Great Things from Mrs. Bohanana
"When my son tells me he had a great day at school I know it's because he has an awesome teacher supporting him throughout his day."
Reviving Southern’s Agriculture Science Program
"Dr. Eckels, you are not just teaching a class you are educating our future in life skills. Thank you for all that you do for your students and what your are bringing to Southern High School."
A Gifted Educator that Makes Learning Fun
"Thank you Ms. Crawford for loving your students the way you do and always being their biggest supporter and fan. The impact that you have had on our son will carry with him for the rest of his life and we will be forever grateful."
Instilling A Love of Art in My Children
"Ms. Ludlow has instilled a love of art in both of my children. She teaches them techniques, introduces them to great artists, and is really giving them a comprehensive cultural experience."
The Perfect Teacher for My Child
"Ms. Lisa Donnelly has changed my son's life in a way I never thought possible. "
Lucky to Have Ms. Maury
"She consistently goes above & beyond for her students, providing such a positive first-school-experience for our little ones, and we couldn’t be more lucky to have her!!"
Thank You Mr. Webster!
"The students love how he teaches hands on and how he has opportunities for the students to be involved."
Everything A Teacher Should Be
"Ms. Rohrbaugh is everything that a teacher should be: kind, inspiring, smart, patient, and fun."
Sharing Our Appreciation for Mrs. Winarski
"Mrs. Winarski has made his first year of elementary school a wonderful experience for him and has fostered such a joy of learning."
The Power of Positivity
"Mrs. Power has influenced her in such a wonderful way and made her so excited about learning, we cannot thank her enough."
Amazing Support from the Special Education Team
"Moving to Anne Arundel County has been a blessing for our family."
Going Above and Beyond for Her Kindergarten Class
"I really appreciate the positiveness and impressions she has made in my child and many others I'm sure!"
Creating a calming area for little brains to grow
"Teachers are worth their weight in gold and my son Grayson has been blessed to have Mrs. Fischetti as his first grade teacher."
Thank You For Making a Difference to My Son’s Day!
"Most importantly, she has made my son so happy while he is at school."
An Important Part of My Son’s Village
"That confidence Mrs. Erdely has given my son, the constant communication she has with me on how he is doing-- she is a true educator."--Katherine Moore
LitCon Brings Students Together Through YA Literature
National Book Award Finalist Jason Reynolds joined Glen Burnie High School (GBHS) as the keynote speaker for LitCon: Volume 1, Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ first teen literature conference.
Bringing “Real-World Learning” to the Next Level at CAT North
What began as a training opportunity for AACPS HVAC technicians blossomed into a hands-on, real-world learning experience for students.
Building Community Relations In Unexpected Places
The game of cornhole is fun, friendly, safe, portable, unisex, etc. I thought it would be fun to take a set of boards to various community functions to help build community relations.
Helping My Kids At Home and in Our School
"Being in the classroom, I’m seeing what they’re going through and I can help and reassure them. Knowing that I have that insight means I’m helping kids here and I’m helping them at home."
We Are a Family at Park Elementary School
As educators, "We wouldn’t bring our own children here if we didn’t think they’d get the best education possible."
I’ve Never Found a Better School
"If I had my way, this school would go from PreK-12th grade so my son would never have to leave."
Meeting Students’ Needs Outside of School
“So many of these families don’t have family support, which makes what HOPE [For All] does so important. ...The impact is just incredible.”
Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
"We are strengthening the push with the CAT schools to help raise awareness of the great opportunities that are still offered in trades."
A Partnership Impossible to Quantify
“Assistance League is one of the lifelines of [our school system]. They are equivalent to our school being on a game show and having to phone a very consistent, caring, giving and loving friend.”
A Business Partner with True Falcon Spirit
Mr. Henson’s innovative spirit and dedication to our academic programs has helped create a culture of learning that fosters student success.
On-the-Job Exposure in the Nursing Field
Over the past eight years, Ginger Cove has provided CAT-South nursing assistant students with real life on-the-job exposure and entrance into the healthcare world.
Fighting the Opioid Crisis Through Education
"New Life is proud to have a collaborative partnership with our schools, which is key in educating the students to choose not to use, with confidence."
Growing the Law Enforcement Pipeline from within the Classroom
"Captain Tewey is immediately willing to work with the school and to bring along others in an effort to make intentional connections for GBHS students for college and career readiness in our local community."
When The Call Went Out, SECU Was There
Robert Gazic and the SECU team have been genuine, committed, and eager to assist with the financial education of Old Mill students.
Raising the Bar for Volunteers
Bruce Morgenstern and the Anne Arundel--Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) have redefined what it means to be a dedicated partner.
A Partnership that Fits
"We want to remove the barrier of not having proper shoes so kids can attend class everyday prepared to reach their highest potential.”
Promoting Environmental Literacy through a Student Film Festival
ClearShark H2O’s mission involves a revitalization of youth engagement in Maryland’s waterways by offering hands on experiences to students of all ages, which pairs perfectly with Broadneck's Environmental Literacy Signature Program.
Blades of Green: Bringing the World of Business to Our Students
"Businesses like Blades of Green are key in connecting our students with opportunities to work in industries of interest and for companies that are respected in their industry."
Redemption Church: Going Above and Beyond to Support Our Teachers
Teaching is a demanding job and the support of Redemption Church eases the burden, often just when staff need it.
Making Sure No Student Goes Hungry
Severna Park United Methodist Church and the Children's Ministry has supported Brooklyn Park Elementary School’s Backpack Buddies Program for the past six years.
An Integral Part of South River’s Signature Program
The South River family is rich in so many ways because of people like Tyler Bennett who, “approaches each day with the attitude…what can I do today to have a positive impact and improve the lives of others?”
The Lasting Impact of Atlantic Bingo Supply’s Partnership
Atlantic Bingo’s long-standing support of Ridgeway’s “Run, Jump, and Throw” festival offers Olympic-type activities for our students with severe special needs and disabilities.
Growing a Love of Reading at Home
The Rotary Club of Lake Shore-Severna Park and Freetown Elementary are working hand in hand to our school, students, families and community.
Words of Encouragement for Kinship Caregivers
"Kinship care is something I can relate to personally. Being raised by my grandparents, I know firsthand how it feels to not reside with a biological parent."--Chasity McGhee
Remembering the Spirit of Giving Back
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.
Standing Up Against Bullying
"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
"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
Is Ms. Quinn a wizard or a teacher?
"Thanks Mrs. Quinn! You are doing formative things for these kids that will follow them throughout their whole lives."--Angelica Shiels, Parent, Belvedere Elementary
A True Partner in My Child’s Education
"Ms. Lum is one of the kindest, patient, but disciplined teachers my children have ever had."--Elizabeth Carll, Parent
Mrs. Shorter Keeps Parents Engaged
"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
Bringing Authentic Cultural Experience To The Classroom
For the past 8 years, I have been able to bring 12 years of authentic cultural experiences into my AACPS classroom.
Reinforcing Environmental Lessons
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!
STAIR is a proven reading and mentoring program designed to provide early intervention for at-risk second grade students.
Tutoring with the NSA
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.
