QACPS Board Report
May 2025 Edition
Writing Awards
The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) hosts an annual Young Authors’ Contest. QACPS has two state-level winners of the 2025 SoMLA Young Authors’ Contest.
Matapeake Middle School student Nora Tate (not pictured) took first place in the Grade 6 Short Story Category. Her short story, “The Solace of Night,” shares a poignant tale of learning to live alongside grief and loss.
Audrey Whitehair, a student at Queen Anne’s County High School, captivated judges with her reflective free-verse poem, “Misinterpreted Luck.” The piece’s beautifully composed imagery and thought-provoking sentiments earned her first place in the Grade 11 Poetry category.
Queen Anne’s County High School proudly celebrates William Wyatt Arnold, a 2025 National Scholastic Art and Writing Award Winner. Wyatt received a prestigious National Silver Medal in Flash Fiction for “Shouting Into a Deaf Ear,” a post-apocalyptic tale of one man’s quest to fulfill his lifelong dream of running a radio station. Regionally, Wyatt also earned five Silver Keys and one Gold Key for his outstanding work in flash fiction and short story writing — with his Gold Key submission advancing for national award consideration.
Congratulations Nora, Audrey, and Wyatt!
Energizer Bunny Award - Sponsored by Bayview Financial
Bob Willis from QACHS won the May Energizer Bunny Award.
Spirit Award
Ronald Frederick from QACHS won the May Spirit Award.
Shining Star Awards
Coral Adams, Dana Fellows, Marie Higginbotham , Julie Kimball, Betsy King, NancieMarie Lafferty, Stephanie Miles, Patty Muller, Tammy Riley-Wilson, Heather Sowells, Elyse Steinhice, Jaclyn Twomey, Laura Winne, & Nicole Zimmerman won the May Shining Star Awards.
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Art Scene - The Podcast
The May edition of ArtScene | The Podcast proudly features Allison Dorsey, a deeply creative and inspiring art teacher who has been shaping young minds through the power of art since 2007. Currently teaching PreK through 2nd grade at KIES, Dorsey brings over sixteen years of classroom experience, along with a background in graphic design and visual communication.
Tune in to hear Allison's story on Spotify here.
