QACPS Board Report

Kent Island High School was recognized as an AP Honor Roll School. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to Advanced Placement coursework and academic excellence.

Kent Island High School students Myiah Barnard, Gio Aguirre, and Elsa LaVoie were recognized as College Board National Recognition Award winners! Congratulations to these amazing students!

Queen Anne's County High School Students Daniel Mora, Nicholas Burleson, Eli Kurtz, Michael Baugh (not pictured), and Marylee Kline (not pictured) were recognized as College Board National Rural and Small Town Award winners! Congrats to theses hardworking students!

The KIHS Interact Club, led by Ms. Phelps, under the guidance of Ms. McGrath, and in partnership with the Giving the Edge Foundation - run by Mr. Woolley and Ms. Williams - were recently recognized by the by the Baltimore Ravens with the Baltimore Ravens Honor Rows! As part of this recognition, nearly 50 students from KIHS had the incredible opportunity to attend the October 13th game, and be celebrated for their contributions. Congratulations to the Interact Club, and a giant THANK YOU to our supportive staff and community members!

Alita McGuire won the November Energizer Bunny Award. Way to go, Alita!

Tiffany Kennedy won the November Spirit Award. Congrats, Tiffany!

David Wagner, Karen Hansen, Holly Duplechain, Lenore Burkhardt & Megan Bowker (not pictured) won the November Shining Star Awards. Congrats to all!

President Helen Bennett, Member Richard Smith, and Member Marc Schifanelli were recognized for their service to Queen Anne's County Public Schools. Their terms as Board Members will end on November 30, 2024.

🎊It's Teacher of the Year Nomination Time!🎊

The QACPS Teacher of the Year program honors teachers who represent the best in the profession. It provides the opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers who deliver high quality instruction to their students & set high expectations for themselves, their students, & their schools.

Click here for more information & the Nomination Form!

On November 2, 2024, the Carole Cascio Fund sponsored the World Day of Dance, held at Chesapeake College on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The event brought together students from Queen Anne’s County High School and Kent Island High School with dancers from studios across Maryland for an unforgettable cultural experience. Read the full news release on our website here.

Students at Kennard Elementary School had the exciting opportunity to explore the world of rugby thanks to teacher - Mr. Mace Davis!

Read the full News Release on our website here.

🥳🎉👏Congratulations to the THREE QACPS students who will appear on WBFF FOX 45 Morning News as Chick-fil-A Kids Correspondents. Those students are: Natalie Franco, Brody Nickle, and Olivia Coppage!!

Nominated by their teachers, Chick-fil-A correspondents were selected based on their interest in broadcast journalism, scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities and leadership on their school campus and community. Read FOX45's full news release here.

KIHS is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever chapter of Best Buddies International, an initiative designed to create and support authentic friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read the full news release on our website here.

This summer, University of Maryland Extension educators partnered with the Migrant Education Program - led by Dr. Darren Guido and Ms. Ana Padilla - to provide educational fun in nutrition and agriculture for more than 20 Queen Anne's County children. Read UME's full news release here.

Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year Award will start accepting nominations on September 10th! Each year one child from each of the seven branches is awarded the Military Child of the Year - receiving $10,000 in cash, a laptop, and a 3-day trip to Washington DC! Anyone who knows a military child can nominate - including friends, students, and family members!

For any questions - please reach out to the County Military Liaisons:

Karen Hesson

Kent Island High School

Karen.Hesson@qacps.org

Betsy Ricketts

Queen Anne’s County High School

Betsy.Ricketts@qacps.org

ArtScene | The Podcast, hosted by Michael Bell, Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts, captured the excitement of the Maryland Music Educators Association Fall In-Service Conference with a 45-minute November 1st episode recorded on site. This segment features exclusive conversations with notable attendees, including MMEA Executive Director Tony Conto, KIHS Principal Daniel Harding, Mateen Milan (Comprehensive Arts Education Coordinator, Maryland State Department of Education, or MSDE), and Rachel McGrain (Executive Director, Arts Education in Maryland Schools, or AEMS).

Listen to “ArtScene | the Podcast” by tuning in to “ArtScene | the Podcast” on Spotify or at: https://anchor.fm/artscene. Also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

2024-2025 School Board Meeting Schedule

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