Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

13 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join AACPS Birth to Five Services for a virtual Lunch & Learn on managing behavior at home on January 14 at 12 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Únase a los Servicios de Nacimiento a los cinco años de AACPS para un almuerzo y aprendizaje virtual sobre cómo manejar el comportamiento en casa (de 0 a 5 años) el 14 de enero a las 12 pm. Inscríbase en: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
As December picks up and final college application deadlines draw near AACPS Student Voice: On the Page sits down with AACPS seniors as they reflect on their last year of high school so far and how college apps have affected them.

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AACPS Student Voice: On the Page. The Home Stretch: College Apps and the Race to Graduation. Student Voices on College App Season. Written By: Gloria Owolabi
Seniors! We wanna hear about your wins this month:  Feel free to share some of your college acceptances in the comments below!
In the July before my 12th grade year, my apprenticeship mentor told me that junior year would probably be the best year of high school I’d ever have…and that senior year might be the worst. It was on a trip back to the office from a video shoot, and from the backseat I insisted he was wrong and that nothing he said could convince me. My junior year ended only a month ago at that point. Between the stress of AP Classes (note to everyone: NEVER take AP Physics), feeling the true weight of leadership in my extracurriculars, and running myself ragged throughout my internship search, I could never imagine that being the peak of my high school experience.  Then I became a senior. And as stubborn as I am, I can’t exactly shake the feeling that maybe my mentor was on to something.
AACPS Senior Connor Schwab puts it like this, “Junior year might be the worst academically, but it doesn’t have college apps, Capstone projects, and graduation requirements…Senior year is as hard as junior year with more stacked on top.”   “I feel like a lot of stuff has happened this year,” Bo Pokorski comments. “There’s an expectation to take a lot of APs, and then there’s college stuff, and extracurriculars. Like sports, 3 APs, and college applications were hell at the beginning of the year.”  Agreeing with Bo, Delilah Witkowski adds, “I’m taking 4 APs and it’s a lot.”  I stepped in the classroom for my final year and suddenly, I was President of one club and in the executive board of several others, I had a novella to write in 3 months for a Capstone project, and wedged into the mix were tasks from the internship I worked so hard to find, and ever-looming threat of life after graduation.
Enter: College Applications.   Amidst the tangled web of 12th grade responsibilities, getting out of college application season in one piece is arguably the most daunting. There’s already unshakeable pressure from having to essentially decide the course of your future at 17-18 years old, but with the deadlines, the requirements, the hundreds of forms and essays and talks of finances, it almost seems like the process was never meant to be easy.  “There aren't a lot of people actually telling you what to do,” Bo explains. “They tell you what’s supposed to happen and then nobody gives you a timeline so you’re kind of rushing by the end…You’re just walking blind, in the dark, trying to figure things out.”
Common App, FAFSA, CSS Profiles, STARS Records, scholarships. Believe it or not, this is only a few of the college application tools and tasks seniors are responsible for. Each has their own websites, deadlines, and needs that swarm your inbox in droves of requirements. “I hate getting college apps stuff through my email because it’s like a giant swamp of everything.” Connor again. “Not just robotic emails but really important things that you actually need to read so you just get walloped with information overload.”
With December picking up, though, to many it feels like we're reaching the home stretch. Early Action/Decision applicants are starting to receive decisions, and several students have already committed to universities. For others, the final deadlines are drawing near, and whether they're scrambling or simply putting on the final touches, everyone is coming to the same conclusion: soon it'll all be over. And in a way, despite the stress, the thought is rewarding.  Connor, who's already received a few decisions, says, “It’s so relieving when you get into one college. Like, you’re really stressed and then you get one good acceptance letter back.” He imitates the sigh of relief that comes afterwards, one that hopefully every senior can breathe once the final submission is in, and when their last class is done, and as they walk the stage at graduation when it's all over.
Read full articles like this on our website: www.aacps.org/o/studentvoice/
Writer: Gloria Owolabi  Communications Office Apprentice (Writing & Video)  Annapolis High School - Apex Arts
Zoe caught up with some of the Apex Arts seniors to talk about their capstone projects and why they chose them. You can feel the energy now that we’re almost halfway through the year. These seniors are locked in. More student voices coming soon.
25 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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And with the last one for the month, Celia from SPHS is back with her Month 2 Intern Insights. She’s getting a real look at how legal teams support the district and solve problems every day. Check out what she had to say!
about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Jacob from Old Mill is up next for Month 2. Working with the Design and Print team, he’s been seeing how graphics, layouts, and printing support schools across AACPS. Check out his update here!
about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Gloria’s back for Month 2 of Intern Insights. She’s been diving deeper into writing, interviews, and student-voice storytelling.
Here’s how her month went and check her out hosting Sounds of Southern.

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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School Sounds Behind the Scenes... Sounds of Southern. Going behind the scenes with "Til We’re Asunder" from Southern High celebrates the creativity students bring to School Sounds. Moments like these show what Student Voice really looks like... real stories, real music, real students. Check out the episode here.

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Intern Insights time for Noor from Crofton Hs. She’s been learning how policy, research, and law shape the work AACPS does every day. Month 2 gave her a lot to think about. Check out her update!

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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A standout moment this week was the groundbreaking for New Village Academy, captured through the student perspective. Kimberly, a rising junior who will attend the charter next year, shared her excitement about watching her future school begin to take shape. Brayden, this year's Student Member of the Board, added his perspective on how this new charter school expands opportunities and strengthens student choice across AACPS. Check out their thoughts here.

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Will from Severna Park is up next! He’s sharing how Month 2 has gone at the Education Foundation of AACPS. He’s enjoyed the projects, events, and the behind-the-scenes work that supports AACPS students. Check out his his opinion here.

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Intern Insights Will month 2

Michelle from Chesapeake HS is back with her Month 2 update. She’s been helping with Signature Programs/Service Learning, learning how student opportunities and outreach come together behind the scenes. Here are her Month 2 Intern Insights!

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Intern Insights Michelle month 2

Next up… Zoe from Annapolis High. She’s back for month 2 sharing what it’s been like creating stories, filming content, and using her Apex Arts skills in the Communications Office.

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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School Sounds Season 2, Episode 2 is here! AACPS Student Voice: On the Page by Gloria provides an inside look into the Southern HS music program and the experiences of our featured band members. Special thanks to "Til We're Asunder!

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Month 2 is rolling and Andrew from South River is back with another Intern Insights update. He’s been hands-on with AACPS TV, picking up new editing skills and getting a real look at how our shows come together behind the scenes.
Here’s how the School Sounds director’s month went.

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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The latest episode of School Sounds spotlights "Til We’re Asunder," a talented student band from Southern High School.
Their musicial skill, teamwork, and stage presence highlight the strength of our performing arts programs and the power of student expression across AACPS. You are invited you to watch the full episode HERE (at 4 PM) and support these young artists as they continue growing their craft.

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Part 2 of our Meade High School tour is here. In this Student Voice project, Meade students continue guiding us through the spaces that shape their day; from the spots where they collaborate to the places where they recharge and find community. Their perspective gives the building life in a way only students can. Watch Part 2 here and see how Meade students make the school feel like home. (Edited by Gloria)

about 2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Our student interns took a tour of Chesapeake Science Point Middle/High and interviewed school staff to share what made the school a 5-Star standard. Thank you to CSP student and Teen Talk host Amanda M. for helping us shoot the show. Check out the full episode on AACPS TV & here on YouTube.

about 2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Students at Meade High take the lead in this special BTS school building tour, giving you look at the spaces where learning, creativity, and community come together. This Student Voice project gives you a perspective through the eyes of the students who experience it every day. Check it out here and stay tuned for part 2. (Video edited by Gloria)

about 2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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AACPS Student Voice: On the Page recognizes Veterans Day today with an article by Gloria highlighting the JROTC program as one of the many examples of AACPS veterans giving back to student communities. You can read the article here as well.

about 2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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In this episode of AACPS Behind the Scenes, student interns Gloria and Zoe talk with Dr. Camacho and the CSP ES staff to find out what makes the school exceptional.
CSP ES earned a 5-Star rating from the Maryland State Department of Education, a designation that reflects excellence in student achievement, school climate, and academic progress. Watch the full episode here and celebrate their 5-Star achievement.

about 2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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