Overview & Contacts
Mission
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, in partnership with families and community members, fosters a learning environment to educate and empower students academically, socially, and emotionally to prepare them for career, college, and life success.
Vision
All students will graduate with the skills necessary to pursue their professional pathway and be empathetic contributors to society.
Core Values
- Students’ lifelong success is achieved by providing access to engaging and challenging curricula.
- Well-rounded students thrive when provided a safe and nurturing environment.
- Students learn best when afforded access to physical, social, and emotional support.
- Students’ investment in their learning is increased with a highly-qualified and diverse staff that have different backgrounds and experiences.
- Students’ growth and achievement is built upon family engagement and community partnerships that enrich the educational experience.
Key Contacts
Queen Anne’s County Board of Education
202 Chesterfield Avenue
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-2403 | 1-800-336-7775
Fax: 410-758-8200
Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Office of Superintendent
410-758-2403 Ext. 126
Curriculum and Instruction
410-758-2403 Ext. 120
Human Resources
410-758-2403 Ext. 118
Operations Department
410-758-2403 Ext. 140
Transportation Department
410-758-2403 Ext. 141
Food Services
410-758-2403 Ext. 145
Public Information
410-758-2403 Ext. 198
offpub@qacps.org
Finance Department
410-758-2403 Ext. 228
Webmaster
410-758-2403 Ext. 198
offpub@qacps.org
Awards & Celebrations


QACPS Awarded US Department of Education Green Ribbon School District
Andrea Schulte named QACPS Teacher of the Year
Our Schools
QACPS educates approximately 7,300 students in 15 thriving and successful schools: 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative education program.
Elementary Schools
Bayside Elementary School
Grades 3 – 5
301 Church Street
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-6181
Arrival Time: 8:55 AM
Start Time: 9:15 AM
End Time: 3:45 PM
Centreville Elementary School
Grades Pre-K – 2
213 Homewood Avenue
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-1320
Arrival Time: 8:35 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Pre-K AM Departure: 11:30 AM
Pre-K PM Arrival: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Church Hill Elementary School
Grades Pre-K – 4
613 Main Street
Church Hill, MD 21623
410-556-6681
Arrival Time: 8:40 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Pre-K AM Departure: 11:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Grasonville Elementary School
Grades Pre-K – 5
5435 Main Street
Grasonville, MD 21638
410-827-8070
Arrival Time: 8:55 AM
Start Time: 9:15 AM
Pre-K AM Departure: 11:45 AM
Pre-K PM Arrival: 1:15 PM
End Time: 3:45 PM
Kennard Elementary School
Grades 3 – 5
420 Little Kidwell Avenue
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-1166
Arrival Time: 8:35 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Kent Island Elementary School
Grades Pre-K – 2
110 Elementary Way
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-2392
Arrival Time: 8:55 AM
Start Time: 9:15 AM
Pre-K AM Departure: 11:45 AM
Pre-K PM Arrival: 1:15 PM
End Time: 3:45 PM
Matapeake Elementary School
Grades Pre-K – 5
651 Romancoke Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-3105
Arrival Time: 8:55 AM
Start Time: 9:15 AM
Pre-K AM Departure: 11:45 AM
End Time: 3:45 PM
Sudlersville Elementary School
Grades Pre-K – 4
300 South Church Street
Sudlersville, MD 21668
410-438-3164
Arrival Time: 7:30 AM
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Middle Schools
Centreville Middle School
Grades 6 – 8
231 Ruthsburg Road
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-0883
Arrival Time: 8:35 AM
Start Time: 8:50 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Matapeake Middle School
Grades 6 – 8
671 Romancoke Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-7330
Arrival Time: 7:45 AM
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:40 PM
Stevensville Middle School
Grades 6 – 8
610 Main Street
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-3194
Arrival Time: 7:35 AM
Start Time: 7:40 AM
End Time: 2:31 PM
Sudlersville Middle School
Grades 5 – 8
600 Charles Street
Sudlersville, MD 21668
410-438-3151
Arrival Time: 7:20 AM
Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 2:33 PM
High Schools
Kent Island 9th Grade Annex
Grade 9
671 Romancoke Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-7172
Arrival Time: 7:35 AM
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 2:12 PM
Kent Island High School
Grades 10 – 12
900 Love Point Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Arrival Time: 7:45 AM
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Queen Anne’s County High School
Grades 9 – 12
125 Ruthsburg Road
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-0500
Arrival Time: 7:25 AM
Start Time: 7:35 AM
End Time: 2:20 PM
ARISE Academy
ARISE Academy is an alternative education program.
School Calendar
The QACPS School Calendar is formally adopted each year and includes planned school closures, early dismissal days, and other key dates.
Strategic Plans
QACPS engages in long-term strategic planning to ensure we continue to fulfill our mission as a high-performing public school system. You may review our current strategic plans below.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Strategic Plan
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is legislation that was passed in 2021 that is bringing comprehensive changes to public schools. Statewide, education funding is being increased by $3.8 billion each year over the next decade. From MSDE, “The Blueprint will enrich student experiences, accelerate student outcomes and improve the overall quality of education in Maryland’s public schools.” The Blueprint is divided into the following five policy areas, or pillars: Early Childhood Education, High-Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders, College and Career Readiness Pathways (Including Career and Technical Education), More Resources to Ensure All Students are Successful, and Governance and Accountability. Dr. Kibler, along with the Blueprint Advisory Work Group, are overseeing the implementation of the Blueprint in Queen Anne’s County.

Director of Accountability and Implementation
matthew.kibler@qacps.org
410-758-2403 ext. 166
What groups make up the Blueprint Advisory Committee?
When does this committee meet?
Introduction to Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – presented at the November 17, 2021 BOE meeting
Update on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – presented at the March 16, 2022 BOE meeting
As required by the Blueprint, Dr. Matthew Kibler has been named the Blueprint Implementation Coordinator for QACPS. His contact information is below.
Policies & Regulations
The Board of Education of Queen Anne’s County, with the advice of the Superintendent, sets goals and expectations for the instructional program and management of the schools through the development, revision, and adoption of policies. The policies adopted by the Board will be based upon the educational mission of the school system, Board member’s views and opinions, staff analysis and input, and public advice and comment. Public comment should be emailed to kari.denis@qacps.org
Proposed Policies and Revisions
Policy 638
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Four Year Policy Calendar Review
Comments should be sent to kari.denis@qacps.org
100 School Board Governance
101 Adjustment of School Attendance Boundary Lines
103 Non-Discrimination and Equity
103.1 Non-Discrimination Students Regulation
103.2 Non-Discrimination Employee Regulation
103.3 Web Accessibility Regulation
104 Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest
104.1 Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Regulation
110.1 Policy Development Regulation
111 Policy Citizen Advisory Committees (CAC)
111.1 Regulation Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) & School System Improvement Committee (SSIC)
200 Operations
204 Tobacco-Free School Environment
205 Acceptable Use of Technology and Electronics
205.1 Acceptable Use of Technology and Electronics Regulation
215 Minority Business Enterprises Administrative Procedures
217 Private/Corporate Sponsorship and Naming Rights
241 School Meal Charges Policy
241.1 School Meal Charges Regulation
245 School Lunch Program (National School Lunch Program)
247 Use of Drug Detection Dogs
249 Interscholastic Athletics Attendance
300 Finance
400 Human Resources
401 Americans with Disabilities Act – Reasonable Accommodation
402 Annual Leave – Certificated Employees
404 Certification Requirements
406 Criminal Background Checks on Employees
407 Dating or Sexual Relations Between Staff and Students
409 Employee Lateness Early Departures
410 Employee Use of Social Media
410.1 Procedures for Employees Use of Social Media
411 Employment of Certificated Personnel
415 Employment of Substitute Teachers
417 Fundraising via the Internet Procedures
420 Long Term Substitute Teacher
424 Provide Employees with at Least Three Varied Alternatives to School Calendar
426 Reporting Times of Employees During Inclement Weather
426.1 Inclement Weather Regulation
427 Self Reporting Charge/Arrest/Conviction
433 Use of Central Call System
440 Leadership Development and Succession Planning
500 Student Support
502 Administering Medication in School
503.1 Student Attendance Regulation
504 Attendance/Age of School Attendance
505 Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation, Bias Behavior, Intimidation and Hazing
505.1 Regulation for Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation
506 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
507 Children Who Threaten to Harm Themselves or Make Serious Threats of Violence
508 Behavior Threat Assessment
508.1 Behavior Threat Assessment Regulation
509 Delinquent Acts of a Serious Nature and Sexual Abuse Assault Reporting
510 Destruction of Information
511.1 Student Discipline Regulation
513 Education of Homeless Students
514 Enrollment and Placement of Foreign Exchange Students
515 Gang, Gang-Activity and Similar Destructive or Illegal Group Behavior
516 Home and Hospital Teaching
520 Recovery Credit Opportunities
522 Releasing Student or Employee Name
525 Student Responsibilities and Rights
527.1 Substance Use Regulation
530 Use of Medication Inhalers by Asthmatic Students
531.1 School Health Regulation
600 Instruction
601 Additional Course Opportunities
602 Advanced Placement Programs
603 Personal Electronic Device
603.1 Personal Electronic Device Regulation
607 Comprehensive Curriculum Management Policy
608 Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program
609 County Owned Textbooks and Materials
612 Curricular Expenses for Student
614 Discard County Owned Books and Materials
615 Display and Distribution of Information and Announcements
616 Gifted & Talented Identification and Instruction
616.1 Gifted & Talented Identification and Instruction Regulation
617.1 Elementary Grading Regulation
620.1 Materials of Instruction Regulation
623 Media Materials Selection Guidelines
624 Middle School Grading Policy
626 New Teacher Program Requirements
627 Obtaining Band Instruments
629 High School Grading and Reporting
629.1 High School Grading and Reporting Regulation
631 Political Campaign Materials
632 Promotion and Retention of Students
632.1 Promotion and Retention Regulation
633 Reporting Student Progress
634 Required Courses for Graduation
635 Selling to Children and Parents
636 Service Animals in Schools
637 Staff Gifts and Solicitation
638 Student Behavior Interventions
638.1 Student Behavior Interventions Regulation
640 Student Nutrition, Health, Wellness
640.1 Student Nutrition, Health, Wellness
642 Test Administration and Dissemination of Test Data Policy
646 Education of Students with Disabilities
646.1 Education of Students with Disabilities Regulation
700 General Administration
Parent-Student Handbook
The QACPS Parent-Student Handbook provides families and caregivers with important information. Answers to many common questions can be found within the Handbook.
Non-Discrimination (Title IX) Notice
In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Dr. Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, michael.noel@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 176. Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, starke.evans@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 154. Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, joeleen.smith@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 131. Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Dr. Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, michael.noel@qacs.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 176. If you believe this website is inaccessible, please contact Lanette Power-Waters, QACPS Communications Specialist, lanette.power-waters@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext 198.
Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, 202 Chesterfield Ave, Centreville, Maryland 21617.
External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
1-800-669-4000
1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2)
1.800.637.6247
Maryland Relay 7-1-1
U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202
(202) 401-2000
1-800-872-5327
Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Title I Information
QACPS operates Title I programs in four schools: Church Hill Elementary, Grasonville Elementary, Sudlersville Elementary, and Sudlersville Middle. Our programs are designed to support state and local reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards, in order to reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for all students.