We are excited and proud to announce that Mrs. Torres Rivera, Science Department Chair and 7th Grade Science Teacher, has been selected as Annapolis Middle School’s 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year nominee!
Mrs. Torres Rivera’s dedication to her students, leadership within our Science Department, and commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities throughout our school make her an outstanding representative of AMS.
Please congratulate Mrs. Torres Rivera on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have her represent our Dragon Family as she moves forward in the AACPS Teacher of the Year process.
Congratulations, Ms. Torres Rivera! We are so proud of you!
Mrs. Torres Rivera’s dedication to her students, leadership within our Science Department, and commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities throughout our school make her an outstanding representative of AMS.
Please congratulate Mrs. Torres Rivera on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have her represent our Dragon Family as she moves forward in the AACPS Teacher of the Year process.
Congratulations, Ms. Torres Rivera! We are so proud of you!
The magnet information night is coming soon!
Add Tony Jackson-Hood to the list of Anne Arundel County Public Schools family members stepping into the national spotlight. The Brooklyn Park Middle School dance educator has been named the National Dance Education Organization’s (NDEO) Outstanding Dance Educator: PK-12 (Established), a national honor recognizing his excellence and impact in dance education.
To read more about Mr. Jackson-Hood, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3116041.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
To read more about Mr. Jackson-Hood, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3116041.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Three Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school principals find themselves in elite company as winners of Connected School Leader Awards given by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP). The awards honor leaders who exemplify the power of connectedness by fostering meaningful relationships, strengthening teams, and helping others understand how their contributions support the greater mission of our schools.
Among the 15 school leaders recognized by MAESP are:
• Heather Garris, principal of Tracey’s Elementary School;
• Colleen McFarland, principal of Glen Burnie Park Elementary School; and
• April Umile, principal of Jacobsville Elementary School.
To read more about these three outstanding educators, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3116044.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Among the 15 school leaders recognized by MAESP are:
• Heather Garris, principal of Tracey’s Elementary School;
• Colleen McFarland, principal of Glen Burnie Park Elementary School; and
• April Umile, principal of Jacobsville Elementary School.
To read more about these three outstanding educators, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3116044.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
Making matter MATTER! 8th grade science meets pointillism as our students zoom in on the tiny world of atoms—one dot at a time! 🎨🔬⚛️✨ #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #CreatedByOspreys
🎶Students are learning about the steady beat! Connecting a heartbeat to music is a powerful, simple way to help students physically feel and understand a steady beat!
Central Middle School is proud to announce that Mr. Kick is our Teacher of the Year Nominee! Thank you for all that you do to support our students, staff and community!
Lindale Middle School has become the second county middle school to earn national recognition for its STEM program. The school has been recertified by Magnet Schools of America and has been designated as a National Demonstration School.
To read more about Lindale’s accomplishment, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3105629.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
To read more about Lindale’s accomplishment, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/3105629.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
2nd grade Math @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
Here is information about an upcoming event at Arundel Middle School! #Belonggrowsucceed
In the wild, cobras are alert, aware, adaptable and have a distinctive presence. In Edgewater, there’s a group of Cobras with exactly those characteristics and word is spreading.
In fact, the Central Middle School Cobras now find themselves on the national landscape with the announcement that the STEM magnet school has been named a Nationally Certified Demonstration School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA).
To learn about Central Middle School’s honor, go to www.aacps.org/news.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
In fact, the Central Middle School Cobras now find themselves on the national landscape with the announcement that the STEM magnet school has been named a Nationally Certified Demonstration School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA).
To learn about Central Middle School’s honor, go to www.aacps.org/news.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
We are so excited to have our NEW DRAGON STAFF at AMS!! 🐲 💕
We look forward to an exciting School New Year!
We look forward to an exciting School New Year!
POV: You walk into the faculty meeting and realize you’re twinning. 😂💙 Great minds—and apparently great wardrobes—think alike! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed
Building community starts with understanding each other. Mrs. Hunter’s ELA 8 students explored their classmates’ strengths and struggles, then discussed how their own gifts can make a positive difference. ✨ #IBworldschool #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
💙Shady Side💛 had some very special visitors today! Dr. Bedell, Ms. Pulliam, Ms. Catalano, Dr. Roberts, Mr. Dickerson, Ms. Alvear, and Ms. Tillar got to see our Seagulls in action. We are so proud! #togetherwegrowtogetherwesoar #belonggrowsucceed
🐲 Our WONDERFUL 7th & 8th GRADERS are BACK!! 🐉
We missed them all!! We are looking forward to a wonderful new school year at AMS!
We are also happy to welcome our new staff!!
We missed them all!! We are looking forward to a wonderful new school year at AMS!
We are also happy to welcome our new staff!!
🐉💚 Welcome, Class of 2033! 💚🐉
Today, we officially welcomed our newest Dragons to AMS! 🎉 Our amazing 6th graders walked through the doors ready to begin an exciting middle school adventure filled with new friendships, new opportunities, and unforgettable memories.
We can't wait to see you grow, learn, lead, and shine this year! 🌟
Today, we officially welcomed our newest Dragons to AMS! 🎉 Our amazing 6th graders walked through the doors ready to begin an exciting middle school adventure filled with new friendships, new opportunities, and unforgettable memories.
We can't wait to see you grow, learn, lead, and shine this year! 🌟
You don’t have to tell Old Mill Middle School South Principal Linda Chandler or anyone on her staff just how amazing her school’s PTA is. After all, Chandler has seen the group go above and beyond to support students, staff, and families through countless volunteer hours, community-building events, student recognition programs, and fundraising efforts that have enhanced the overall school experience.
From hosting the Halloween Dance, Trunk or Treat, Holiday Craft Fair, and Spirit Nights to supporting incentive programs, student leadership luncheons, and other school initiatives, the PTA has become an invaluable partner in fostering a positive and connected school community. Just in case anyone was unsure, however, the school’s PTA now has additional evidence: It has been named a 2025-2027 National PTA School of Excellence for its partnership with families through PTA to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
To read more, go to the AACPS News Release page at www.aacps.org/article/3093930.
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😍The first day with our shining stars was amazing! So much care and support from our staff and families! @AACountySchools #TogetherWeShine #belonggrowsucceed
Today was all about teamwork, connection, competition, and a LOT of fun! Our staff showed that when we play together, we grow together! 💙🦅#ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #LevelUp
