QACPS News
QACPS adopts updated policy regulating student use of personal electronic communication devices.
QACPS welcomed 50 new educators for the 26-27 school year.
This episode highlights a recent national podcast appearance by Michael Bell.
The QACHS String Orchestra recently transformed the lobby of the John F. Andrews Performing Arts Auditorium into an inspiring concert venue.
QACPS is proud to recognize KIHS’s Emily Schaefer (Class of 27) and Kearsyn Spiegel (Class of 25) for earning performance positions with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps.
ArtScene | The Podcast welcomes QACPS 2026 Teacher of the Year Alice Tickler for one of the podcast’s most emotional and inspiring episodes to date.
QACPS is proud to celebrate another remarkable year in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition.
Kent Island High School has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School.
Stevensville Middle School has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School.
More than 180 high school students recently participated in a dynamic Hiring Fair designed to connect them with real-world career opportunities.
ArtScene | The Podcast has released a special episode capturing the energy and impact of the 4th Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival held at Chesapeake College.
6 Queen Anne’s County Public Schools were recognized by MSDE as 2026-2028 Purple Star Schools!
7th grade students from QACPS recently participated in educational experiences designed to highlight the importance of the agriculture industry.
QACPS has been honored with the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation.
Averie Mortimer, a senior at QACHS, has been named to the 2026 Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore “18 Under 18” cohort.
The Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College was filled with energy, creativity, and celebration during the 4th Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival & 3rd Annual Senior Show.
QACPS Superintendent Dr. Kibler, has announced the official last day of the 2025-2026 school year for students.
In this video episode, Mr. Bell sits down with senior Olivia Valenti, NAHS President, NAHS National Student Council Ambassador, and 2026 NAEA Rising Star Award recipient.
QACPS held its annual Gala at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, celebrating Employees of the Year and announcing the 2026 Teacher of the Year winner.
Members of KIHS’s Mu Alpha Theta chapter visited BES to lead hands-on math activities for students in grades 3-5.
QACPS is especially proud to celebrate 3 outstanding students from our school community who were awarded scholarships this year by The Carson Scholars Fund.
Dr. Kibler is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Schrecongost as Assistant Superintendent & Mr. Robert Watkins as CFO of QACPS.
ArtScene | The Podcast continues its mission of spotlighting stories behind arts education with its episode featuring Amanda Idleman, Media Specialist at CHES.
QACHS is proud to celebrate the growth of SkillsUSA within the CTE program at QACPS.
QACPS celebrates KIHS art students, who earned statewide honors at The Arc of Maryland’s “Together We’re Better” Art Awards.
Students at SMS participated in the Thrill of Horror writing unit, where they created stories emphasizing setting, imagery, and purposeful word choice.
On 2/4/2026, the QAC Board of Education unanimously appointed Dr. Matthew Kibler as the Superintendent of QACPS.
Episode 44 of ArtScene | The Podcast features Garnette Hines, art teacher at Kennard Elementary, in a new episode that explores creativity, reinvention, and the power of embracing the journey.
MSDE approved QACPS’s request for approval of a waiver to use President’s Day, 2/16/2026 as a day of instruction for students and staff.
QAC Judy Centers, QAECAC and Amanda Ensor of It Takes A Village, LLC, recently hosted a session on early mathematical-thinking instruction.
Historic firsts for QAC as both high schools earn Gala Concert selection, KIHS wins Professionalism Award, & dancers achieve All-State honors.
QACPS students recognized during 20th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest.
ArtScene | The Podcast is celebrating both reflection and momentum with the release of a special “Best of 2025” highlights episode.
Caroline Winterstein has been selected to represent QACPS as a member of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2026 Student Page Program.
QACPS is proud to announce that two students from QACHS’s Masonry program have been awarded the coveted Mason Apprentice Scholarship from Mortar Net Solutions.
QACPS is proud to announce the winners of the Superintendent’s 2025 Winter in Queen Anne’s Art Greeting Card Contest.
5 talented KIHS art students made an unforgettable impression at this year’s “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest hosted by the MD Department of the Environment in Baltimore.
The newest December edition of ArtScene | The Podcast takes listeners behind the curtain during a rare open rehearsal with Ailey II.
KIHS’s Mu Alpha Theta chapter traveled to Salisbury University on 11/19/25 for the annual Eastern Shore High School Math Competition.
QACPS is proud to share that 2 of its educators were honored as recipients of the 2025 Simon McNeely Award by SHAPE
QAC Judy Centers announce a new professional learning opportunity for local childcare providers.
STMS teacher Mr. William Fouse has been selected for an Extra Yard for Teachers Grant, generously provided by the Go Bowling Military Bowl and Wegmans Food Markets!
SMS proudly hosted its 12th Annual Hispanic American Heritage Night, an evening filled with culture, food, music, dance, art, and heartfelt performances.
On 11/1, host Michael Bell visited with Heather Efland, music teacher at CHES & 2019 QAC Teacher of the Year.
Funding from the Maryland Read & Lead Grant recently supported 2 literacy-focused professional development opportunities for QACPS educators.
The 5th Annual QACPS Faculty Art Show was a tremendous success, with an incredibly well-attended opening night on 10/10 at the QAC Centre for the Arts in Centreville.
On 10/4/25, the QACHS Marching Lions and the KIHS Marching Buccaneers traveled to Colonel Richardson High School to compete in the MMBA Week 3E Competition—and made district history.
***NEWS RELEASE*** CENTREVILLE, MD – Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) is proud to announce the opening of its 5th Annual Faculty Art Show,
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In the newest episode, host Michael Bell sits down with Bayrex Hernandez, elementary music teacher at MES, whose story blends resilience, creativity, and a deep commitment to student success.
A unique collaboration between QACHS students and the Department of Emergency Services has produced a one-of-a-kind educational and training tool.
QACPS, in partnership with Leveling the Playing Field (LPF), Queen Anne’s County Parks & Recreation, KIHS, & the KIHS Honor Society, is proud to announce the placement of a new sports equipment donation bin at KIHS.
What does it mean to teach music with joy, authenticity, and an armful of puppets, beanbags, and boomwhackers? In the latest episode of ArtScene | The Podcast, QACPS shines the spotlight on Erika Beyer, PreK–2nd grade Music Teacher at KIES.
QACPS proudly welcomed 28 new educators during a day-long orientation designed to introduce them to the district’s mission, leadership, and community.
ArtScene | The Podcast recorded a landmark one-hour video episode this past weekend at the Academy Art Museum during the MAEA) Summer Retreat.
QACHS’s own Casey Johnson took the national stage at Carnegie Hall in NYC during the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Ceremony.
SMS was buzzing with excitement as families gathered for “Wake Up with STEAM,” a morning event that combined a delicious breakfast with hands-on STEAM activities.
Big news is music to the ears at BES, where the music program has been awarded a $5,900 grant!
In recognition of a major milestone in early childhood education, QACPS joined the statewide celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Judy Center Early Learning Hubs.
The QACBOE is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Schrecongost as Interim Assistant Superintendent for the ’25-’26 school year.
ArtScene | The Podcast is back with a special 15-minute bonus segment in July featuring Gabby Pfeifer, following the success of Episode 36.
The QACHS Chapter of the NAHS has united students, teachers, & the broader community in a meaningful act of compassion and creativity through the Courageous Marks project.
QACPS is proud to announce that MMS received an official citation from The Maryland General Assembly!
The QACHS Chapter of the NAHS continues to shine a light in the community through their ongoing partnership with Haven Ministries and their Art for Your Home project.
QACPS is proud to announce that two of its outstanding educators, Kesley Fitzgerald of SMS and Scotta Murdoch of QACHS, have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Simon McNeely Award.
Centreville, MD – Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is proud to recognize Centreville Elementary School for earning Maryland Accreditation through the Maryland State Department of Education.
QACPS is proud to celebrate 2 outstanding visual art educators, Allison Dorsey of KIES & Andrea Schulte of KIHS, who have been honored by the MAEA with district-level awards for their exceptional contributions to arts education.
CES is now home to a vibrant new mural, thanks to the creative efforts of 2nd grade students, art teacher Jennifer Mariano, and a continued partnership with the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council.
The Queen Anne’s County Board of Education announced Dr. Matthew Kibler as Interim Superintendent at its June 4, 2025 meeting.
Just in time for the 2025 Senior Stroll, the beloved crab sculpture outside KIES has a bold new look—thanks to a creative and collaborative makeover led by students at STMS.
CENTREVILLE, MD—ArtScene | The Podcast Episode 36 features the inspiring full-circle journey of Gabby Pfeifer, a 2020 Maryland All-State Dancer and KIHS graduate who trained under 2020 QACPS Teacher of the Year Amber Wright.
***NEWS RELEASE*** Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) hosted the annual 2025 Youth Summit on Thursday, May 29,
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QACPS, in partnership with the Maryland Forest Service, distributed over 1,500 native tree saplings to 5th grade students across the county this spring.
QACHS’s Outdoor Adventure class welcomed a special lesson in outdoor cooking, led by Dr. Bill Schindler, anthropologist, primitive technologist, chef, and founder of the Eastern Shore Food Lab and Modern Stone Age Kitchen
QACPS is proud to celebrate another standout year in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
QACPS is excited to announce a new partnership with Kent Island Martial Arts Center to enhance physical education offerings and promote lifelong wellness among students in grades K–12.
QACPS has emerged as a statewide & national leader in arts education by hosting 2 of MD’s largest K–12 ArtScene student art shows & launching the state’s 1st districtwide Fine Arts Signing Days.
QACPS has once again earned national recognition from The NAMM Foundation, receiving the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education Award.
On 5/9/25, QACHS made history as it hosted its first-ever Fine Arts Signing Day, joining KIHS in launching a district-wide celebration of students committing to pursue the arts in college.
QACPS proudly hosted its 1st Annual Wellness Resource Fairs at both KIHS and QACHS this spring, bringing together over 1,500 students and 20 local wellness organizations to promote health, mental well-being, and community connection.
NHD is proud to announce CMS teacher, Mr. Hayman, as a 2025 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award nominee.
The Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development Office has been awarded the prestigious Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Small Community Economic Development Program Award for its visionary Queen Anne’s County Career Center Initiative.
***NEWS RELEASE*** Dr. Saelens and the Queen Anne’s County Board of Education are pleased to announce the appointments of the following staff members for
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QACPS proudly launched what is believed to be Maryland’s first-ever Fine Arts Signing Day on 5/2/2025 at KIHS.
QAC Goes Purple is hosting a FREE Escape Room on May 17 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on May 18 from 10:00
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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.
QACPS Office of Student Support Services partnered with the Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center, the QAC Department of Health, the QA County Commissioners, and United Way this spring to deliver powerful programs addressing important health and wellness issues facing students today.
The Upper Shore Literacy Council chapter of the State of Maryland Literacy Association extends congratulations to the thirteen county-level finalists, including two state-level winners, representing Queen Anne’s County in the 2025 SoMLA Young Authors’ Contest.
QACHS is pleased to announce that William Wyatt Arnold is a 2025 National Scholastic Art and Writing Award Winner.
The MAEOE is pleased to announce that QACPS has schools receiving the 2025 Maryland Green School Awards.
Come support our young artists and see what they’ve been creating!
Ms. Brandie Martensson, 3rd grade teacher at BES, and Ella Sroka, 3rd grader at BES, are the recipients of the 2025 National Read 180 award for outstanding achievement in literacy!
On April 5, 2025, Chesapeake College hosted a community-focused event designed to educate and empower individuals—of all ages and abilities—on how to safely and calmly navigate a traffic stop.
The official last day of the 2024-2025 school year for students will be June 18th, 2025.
ArtScene | The Podcast is thrilled to announce an April 2nd episode featuring a powerful conversation with David Modler, a leading figure in the visual journaling movement and longtime artistic accomplice of host Michael Bell
QACPS is thrilled to announce that Mrs. Marcie Mamas of KIHS is the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
QACPS is excited to announce a new Water Safety Experience for third-grade students, which took place at the Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA.
QACPS proudly celebrates KIHS Principal Daniel Harding and Band Director Kimberly Scully, who were honored with the 2025 MMEA Awards of Excellence on Saturday, 3/8/25
QACPS is proud to recognize outstanding Visual Arts students whose work has been selected for the 2025 Superintendent’s Gallery as the QACPS ‘Artwork of the Month’.
Episode 32 of ArtScene | The Podcast spotlights a true leader in music education, Windy Broadwater, whose passion for teaching and resilience has left a lasting impact on generations of young musicians in Queen Anne’s County.
WBFF FOX45 presents Chick fil-A Kids Correspondents, a bi-monthly morning news report presented by Baltimore area students.
KIHS continues its legacy of excellence in inclusive arts education as Mark Monroe and Aubrey Kline earn 2nd and 3rd place in The Arc of Maryland’s “Together We’re Better” Art Contest.
QACHS Senior Destiny Falodun has been selected as a recipient of “The 24: Maryland Emerging Scholars Award”
QACHS had a performance selected for the prestigious evening All-State Maryland State Dance Showcase, held at Goucher College on 1/10/2025.
ArtScene | The Podcast continues its Supervisors Month series with an engaging episode featuring Dr. Darren Guido, Supervisor of Instruction for QACPS.
***NEWS RELEASE*** On January 28, 2025, the Maryland State Board of Education approved Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) request for approval of a
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QACPS is thrilled to announce that Mrs. Schulte’s talented student artists from KIHS captured all 4 finalist spots in the visual art category of the Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards, presented by Poe Baltimore.
MMS Band Director Christopher Flaherty has been selected to perform in the prestigious Band Directors Marching Band at the 137th Rose Parade!
QACPS is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the SEF and the CBEC on the innovative Wonders of Wetlands program.
QACPS proudly announces that Principal Dan Harding and Band Director Kimberly Scully have been honored with the prestigious 2024–2025 MMEA Awards of Excellence.
“ArtScene | The Podcast” continues during ‘Supervisors Month’ with an exciting episode spotlighting QACPS Supervisor Adam Tolley, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in QACPS
Centreville, MD – Daniel Mora, a senior at QACHS, has been selected to represent QACPS as a member of the Maryland General Assembly’s (MGA) 2025 Student Page Program.
ArtScene | The Podcast celebrates Supervisors of Instruction with an inspiring opening episode featuring Bridget Passyn, Supervisor of Reading and English Language Arts for grades 3-12 in QACPS.
On Wednesday, 12/4, QACHS’s annual Winter Band and Choir Concert featured a performance that bridged music, language, and timeless meaning…
On 12/12, Dr. Saelens traveled to GES to surprise this year’s winner of the “Winter in Queen Anne’s” holiday art card contest!
QACPS continues its winning tradition at the Maryland Judiciary’s 19th Annual Statewide Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest.
The 3rd Annual Combined Choir Concert hosted at KIHS in November was a triumph of collaboration and community!
The transformative power of art and storytelling takes center stage in Episode 28 of ArtScene | The Podcast.
Mortar Net Solutions Recognizes Local Talent in Career and Technical Education Program
STEVENSVILLE — QACPS is proud to announce KIHS senior Gio Aguirre as the first recipient of the district’s QACPS ‘Artwork of the Month’ distinction.
On November 2nd, the Carole Cascio Fund (CCF) proudly sponsored the World Day of Dance, held at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College.
STEVENSVILLE—QACPS proudly hosted a historic event as the Maryland Music Educators Association held its Fall In-Service Conference on the Eastern Shore for the very first time.
Stevensville, MD – Kent Island High School is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever chapter of Best Buddies International!
The Carole Cascio Fund is sponsoring World Day of Dance on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College, in Wye Mills, MD.
WBFF FOX45 will launch Chick fil-A Kids Correspondents as a bi-monthly morning news feature beginning in November 2024. Kids Correspondents will join FOX45 Morning News anchors and report on news of interest to youth and families.
The American Dance Festival Summer Intensive Audition is happening at QACHS on Oct. 24, from 3:30–5:00 PM, for ages 13-17.
ArtScene | the Podcast is excited to release a bonus 15-minute segment of Episode 25, featuring Kevin Reagan, Megan Murphy, and David Cherry!
Students at Kennard Elementary School play a game of flag rugby!
Migrant and seasonal workers are an integral part of the agricultural industry on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and their families become a part of our local communities, even if only temporarily
ArtScene | The Podcast is excited to release a captivating two-part episode on 10/1 featuring three inspiring QACPS educators!
QACPS is proud to announce that three talented students have earned All-State honors in Dance for the 2024-2025 school year, marking a historic achievement for our dance programs.
The 4th Annual QACPS Faculty Art Exhibition, will be hosted from October 12 – November 9, 2024.
The Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections is hosting a Benefit Performance on October 6th at Mark Cascia Vineyards in Stevensville, which helps support free Dance opportunities in QACPS.
On August 17, 2024, QACPS proudly participated in the MACO Summer Conference.
ArtScene | The Podcast is excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with a September 1st episode featuring Jackie Jablecki, an inspiring art teacher at CMS!
Note: Bus routes are subject to change! Be sure to double check your route as we approach the first day of school.
This August, ArtScene | the Podcast closes out summer revisiting powerful moments from 2023-2024’s top episodes featuring Performing Arts educators. Listen now on Spotify!
QACPS is proud to announce a historic achievement in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with students from KIHS and QACHS earning an impressive array of honors.
Schools across QACPS have demonstrated remarkable success in recent fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association.
The Kent Island Summer Theatre Camp showcased back-to-back performances for rising Kindergarten through 6th graders and current 7th through 12th graders, culminating in two outstanding performances for packed crowds at Kent Island High School.
Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) and Kent Island High School (KIHS) have set new records at both the Regional and National levels in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
ArtScene | the Podcast has brought the impact of sharing award-winning Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) teachers’ stories to light, giving the public a glimpse into how great educators navigate their inspiring lives. Throughout July and August, ArtScene | the Podcast invites you to revisit these impactful journeys through two special “Best of” episodes.
The Arc of Maryland has awarded Andrea Schulte the prestigious Statewide School Inclusion Award, recognizing her exceptional dedication to providing inclusive educational opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
For the sixth year straight, World Language teachers in QACPS have earned Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Medalists at both QACHS and KIHS.
The MAEOE hosted the annual 2024 Youth Summit on May 30th at Sandy Point State Park, which provided a fantastic opportunity for QACPS students and teachers to explore local environmental programs and connect with resource providers.
June 1st, ArtScene | the Podcast features a dynamic husband and wife duo, Brian and Kristen Tyler, who both teach at their high school alma mater—QACHS.
STEVENSVILLE, MD — The Kent Island High School (KIHS) Symphonic Band returned from their first in-person All-State Band Festival performance with a Superior rating from
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The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health (QACDOH) is pleased to offer our Back to School Immunization Clinics again this year.
The FentAlert Challenge invited U.S. youth aged 14-18 to propose community strategies for better educating their peers about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills, with the goal of preventing drug overdose deaths in the long term.
On May 10, 2024, QACPS participated in a statewide school-based incident tabletop exercise facilitated by the Maryland Center for School Safety.
ArtScene 2024, held at both QACPS high schools during the same week on different nights, turned out to be the largest shows to date!
The KIHS Symphonic Band and Chorus traveled to Virginia to explore Colonial Williamsburg and perform at the Music in the Parks festival at Busch Gardens on April 26-27, 2024.
ArtScene | the Podcast invites listeners on a captivating journey into the world of instrumental music with CMS Band Director, Heather Fullerton.
In April, students from both QACHS and KIHS were treated to a transformative experience as they participated in a Classical Chinese Dance Masterclass led by Rose Xinran Qi at their schools.
The 2024 All-Shore Band concert was a resounding success!
QACPS is excited to announce that this year nine schools have recertified as MAEOE Green Schools!
Superintendent Dr. Saelens is excited to share that the Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Matthew Kibler as the new Assistant Superintendent for QACPS.
The Upper Shore Literacy Council chapter of the State of Maryland Literacy Association wishes to congratulate the four winners representing Queen Anne’s County in the 2024 SoMLA Young Authors’ Contest!
In episode 19 of ArtScene | the Podcast, Rain Diederichs, KIHS senior, shares her experience of being honored with the 2024 NAEA!
ArtScene 2024 is finally here! Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd at QACHS and Thursday, April 25th at KIHS from 5 – 8pm for an unforgettable showcase of talent!
QACPS proudly collaborated with Chesapeake College to host its 1st Annual Senior Show at the 2nd Eastern Shore Arts Festival on April 13th!
Michael Bell, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts for QACPS, has been honored with the 2024 National Supervision & Administration Art Educator of the Year Award by the NAEA!
Rain Diederichs, a senior at KIHS, has been honored with the 2024 National Rising Star Award by the NAEA.
Dr. Jennifer Osborne, Reading Specialist at Matapeake Elementary School, shared her literacy expertise at this year’s SoMLA conference held in Towson, Maryland.
Mrs. Alice Tickler, a 2nd Grade Teacher at Church Hill Elementary School, shared her literacy expertise at this year’s SoMLA conference in Towson, Maryland.
Join us for an exclusive peek behind the curtain of the 2024 NAEA National Convention in Minneapolis!
The Academy Art Museum recognized the achievements of high school students with a total of 24 awards; 17 of which were bestowed upon students from QACHS and KIHS.
A teacher from QACPS has been named 1 of 3 state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)!
2023 QACPS Teacher of the Year, Andrea Schulte recently paid it forward by sharing her passion for our profession at the 2024 3rd Annual Teach Maryland Conference.
The music departments of KIHS and QACHS are thrilled to share their outstanding achievements at the Maryland District V Band Festival!
Over 400 sophomore students from KIHS and QACHS recently participated in a new career and college exploration trip at Chesapeake College.
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) is thrilled to announce the imaginative and creative student work for its Coaster Action Project, an initiative designed to engage students in advocating for the restoration of local oyster populations and promoting oyster shell recycling.
BES Music teacher Monica White traveled to Baltimore recently as students from her 5th grade chorus were selected to participate in the 5th/6th grade Treble Demonstration Choir at the MMEA State Conference!
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open – we are excited to meet your children! To enroll in Pre-K, you will need
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In an exceptional display of achievement, 100% of the students enrolled in the Outdoor Adventure course have earned their Maryland boating safety certification!
QACPS is thrilled to announce the premiere of an exclusive one-hour video episode showcasing Michael Bell, ‘the Voice’ of ArtScene | the Podcast.
We are proud to announce that both Kent Island High School and Queen Anne’s County High School have bee designated Purple Star Schools!
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is hosting an artwork contest for youth ages 5 – 17 to promote environmental awareness in celebration of Earth Day!
Emily Alt, a senior at QACPS, clinched third place in the “Together We’re Better” art contest. Alt was recognized along with her teacher, Andrea Schulte, QACPS’ 2023 Teacher of the Year.
We are excited to meet your children! Enrollment will begin mid-March. To enroll in Pre-K, you will need to be ready to upload the
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The talent and dedication of QACPS middle school band students have shone brightly once again, as they secured coveted spots in the prestigious Eastern Shore Band Directors Association Junior All-Shore Band.
At the recent MAEOE Annual Conference, educators from across the state converged to share best practices and innovative strategies aimed at advancing Maryland’s environmental literacy initiatives within QACPS.
Michael Bell, Supervisor of Fine Arts for QACPS, took center stage at the Winter 2024 NOW Conference to deliver a keynote for the After Pass on: “How Administrators Can Build Relationships and Support Art Programs.”
Congressman Andy Harris has named Nicholas Burleson and Tanner Lyon of QACHS as the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge in Maryland’s First District.
7 QACPS buildings have earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification. This recognition is presented to the most energy efficient buildings in the country.
In Episode 16, Reanna Sherman takes center stage as a crescendo of inspiration on the February 1st episode of “ArtScene | the Podcast.”
The musical prowess of the KIHS and QACHS bands was on full display as several students earned spots in the 2024 All-Shore Honor Band.
Six students from QACPS have garnered prestigious All-State honors and are poised to captivate audiences at the 2024 All-State Junior and Senior Chorus
Students from Queen Anne’s County Public Schools recently participated in a transformative leadership workshop organized by Junior Achievement.
On January 23, 2024, the Maryland State Board of Education approved Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) request for approval of a waiver to use President’s Day, February 19, 2024 as a day of instruction for students.
Two KIHS students emerged victorious at the 34th annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase!
Rain Diederichs has secured her place in history within QACPS becoming the first student ever selected by the NAEA as the 2024 Rising Star award recipient.
Michael Bell, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts, has been named the recipient of the 2024 National Supervision & Administration Art Educator Award from the NAEA!
This episode delves into the journeys of two extraordinary Maryland High School Band Directors in QACPS, each possessing a distinct narrative that converges on an unyielding love for music.
Three CMS students had the unique opportunity to interview two Subject Matter Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Penicillin and the Bubonic Plague.
CENTREVILLE —Last year four Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) elementary schools took home nine awards across two age categories at the Maryland Judiciary’s 17th Annual Statewide Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest.
Washington College is pleased to announce six new scholarships aimed at encouraging more Eastern Shore students to pursue a career in education.
CENTREVILLE — On Thursday, November 30th, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia Saelens orchestrated a memorable visit to Kennard Elementary to bestow
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***NEWS RELEASE*** Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is proud to announce that Grasonville Elementary School and Matapeake Elementary School have achieved Maryland Accreditation through
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CENTREVILLE — December 1, 2023 — ArtScene | the Podcast invites listeners into an enthralling conversation between host Michael Bell and Peter Pucci, acclaimed Broadway choreographer and Executive Director of the Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections.
CENTREVILLE – Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is excited to announce a dynamic partnership with the Washington Capitals Hockey Team, ushering in a new level of sports education within our district.
CENTREVILLE — In a crescendo of creativity and community, what started as an ‘idea’ in the minds of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS)
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MES and CHES were honored by the U.S. Department of Education on November 17th, 2023
Character Counts! has been instrumental in shaping the moral fabric of our community.
CENTREVILLE — On November 1st “ArtScene | the Podcast” introduces a captivating podcast featuring Queen Anne’s County High’s (QACHS) Mr. Luke Whitehair, a beloved figure in our local
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Mr. Billy Richardson, GES, was interviewed by WMAR-2 News Baltimore about the GRACIE club.
CHESTERTOWN — On October 20, 2023 the Kent County Cultural Alliance (KCA) celebrated the Raphael Sassi Memorial Scholarship Foundation with a retrospective of the work
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*** NEWS RELEASE***October 24, 2023 QACPS Health and Physical Education Teachers Earn Simon McNeely Award Centreville – On October 20, 2023, two Queen Anne’s
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On August 22, 2023, Queen Anne’s County Government and Public School System joined in celebration to mark the grand opening of Everside Health Center, a healthcare initiative exclusively designed for employees, dependents, and retirees affiliated with Queen Anne’s County Government and Public Schools.
Mark E. Miller, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M. – ChairmanAllison M. Canada, CPPO, C.P.M. – Vice ChairR. Allan Gorsuch, Ed.D. – Manager PRESS RELEASE September 14,
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The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Church Hill Elementary School and Matapeake Elementary School
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MD State Representatives are Hosting a Community Overdose Action Meeting THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Kent Island High School Auditorium
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CENTREVILLE — Listen Now: “ArtScene | the Podcast” hosts a creative glimpse into the world of QACPS’ Kennard Elementary School Media Specialist Heather Gray, airing
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QACPS Families, Safe Schools Maryland is an anonymous and free tips line and reporting system usedby our school district that is available to students,
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Today, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education announced the names of the seven finalists who will compete to
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Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to receive a Flu Vaccine this fall. This program will offer FluMist® FREE OF CHARGE. Registered
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CENTREVILLE — The 3rd annual Faculty Art Exhibition showcasing Queen Anne’s County Public Schools’ Art Teachers is being hosted by Rick Strittmater, Executive Director for the Queen Anne’s Centre for
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Come to our Board Room and ask the panel your safety and security questions at this informal discussion!
There is a new club coming to KIHS, QACHS, CMS, and MMS! The Living Naturally High Club’s goal is to inspire and empower youth
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The annual “QAC Goes Purple” campaign’s kickoff event is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 9th.
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools would like to announce that they are a recipient of the Opioid Operational Command Center Grant for the 2023
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Kent Island High School Auditorium 900 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666 Event DetailsCome share
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Our 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Andrea Schulte, has won the use of a brand new Ford Escape for the year! Here she
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Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was honored in a ceremony Tuesday, August 8th, in
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Back to school is right around the corner! Click on the link for your student’s school below to see what supplies are required for
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The 3rd Annual QACPS Faculty Art Show opens to the public on Friday, September 15 from 6PM to 8PM at the Queen Anne’s County
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Community Public Safety meeting will be held Tuesday, May 2 at 6:00PM at the Board of Education Main Board Room at 202 Chesterfield Ave
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U.S. Secretary of Education Names Queen Anne’s County Public Schools a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee The U.S.
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https://mathcomp.math.umd.edu/ Kent Island High School Senior, Anthony Spinelli, was honored at the 43rd University of Maryland High School Math Awards at University of Maryland
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Preston Automotive Group Donates $4,000+ to QACPS Automotive Program Chris Marks, Chief Operating Officer of Preston Automotive Group, presented Queen Anne’s County High School
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Mr. Mark Wilhelm Presented with the Leadership Legacy Award from the American Heart Association Centreville, MD – Kennard Elementary School students assembled into their school
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Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) offers several Career Technical Education (CTE) programs for high school students. The supervisor of QACPS CTE programs, Adam
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Do you have a child that will be entering Queen Anne’s County Public Schools for the first time in the Fall of 2023 for
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Best of luck to the Lady Bucs! Let’s send them off properly, KIHS Gym at 3PM on Saturday. Tickets to game at University of
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NEWS RELEASE Date – March 9, 2023 The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released the results from the Maryland School Report Card School
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NEWS RELEASE Date – March 1, 2023 Queen Anne’s County Public Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Patricia Saelens, would like to announce the 2023 Employee of
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We are pleased to announce two Sudlersville Middle School Award recipients by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA). SMS School Principal, Rob Watkins – SCHOOL
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Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) www.maslmd.org Brittany Tignor, MLIS, MASL Treasurer & Awards Chairperson [email protected] # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE # Ocean Pines, MD
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February 15 is Maryland School Resource Officer Day!“School Resource Officers (SROs) and School Safety Employees (SSEs) often go unrecognized. The Maryland Center for School
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Congratulations to Queen Anne County High School’s Visual Arts Teacher, Stephanie Zeiler! She was selected by her peers to receive the Outstanding National Art
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Check out Grasonville Elementary School’s 15 minutes of FAME with QACTV. Click on link: https://youtu.be/_V3scTOIflQ
QACPS launches ArtScene – the Podcast NEWS RELEASE — (February 1, 2023) — Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) has launched a new podcast
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NEWS RELEASE Date – January 18, 2023 Dental Services at CHES Queen Anne’s Public Schools (QACPS), in collaboration with Choptank Health school based-health center,
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To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all QACPS buildings will be closed on January 16, 2023. Click HERE for a brief history of
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The Maryland Retired School Personnel Association, through its MRSPA Foundation Fund, offered 6 Mini-Grants to classroom teachers across the state of Maryland. The grants
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Governor Larry Hogan announced the approval of $50 million through the Rural Maryland Economic Relief Fund. Over 100 economic projects were approved, including $600,000
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Click here to view information on the history breaking women’s wrestling team at Queen Anne’s County High School. WBAL link: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/all-woman-wrestling-team-queen-annes-county-making-maryland-history/42317256
Presented at the December 13, 2022 Commissioner Meeting!
Friday, December 2, 2022 will be an early dismissal day for all students in elementary and middle school.
School Based Health Centers (SBHC) are open in Church Hill Elementary, Sudlersville Elementary and Middle Schools. These centers are provided for students and staff
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QACPS supported the QAC Goes Purple Kickoff Event on Saturday, September 10 in the Centreville Town Square. A fun evening with face painting, food,
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School Based Health Centers will be opening soon! Attached are the forms to fill out for students and staff. Student Form in EnglishStudent Form
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The application deadline has been extended to June 22! http://www.easternshorevirtual.org/
QACPS approved in all 7 strategies. Click Here for News Release Queen Anne’s County Public Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Patricia Saelens, would like to announce
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QACPS Announces Five Carson Scholar Recipients We are pleased to announce 5 Carson Scholar recipients from QACPS. Emily Crossley (11th gr.) 4 time winner,
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Teachers, Support Staff, Bus Drivers, Substitutes Apply Here! Teacher Information Here
The 2022-23 Teacher of the Year was announced at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Ms. Cassandra Hosler is an
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Please take 5 minutes to fill out the MD SPED Parent Involvement Survey
This is the finalized 2022-2023 QACPS School Calendar that has been approved by the Board of Education. August, 2022 18th – New Teachers Report23rd
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We are thrilled to announce the 2021-2022 Employees of the Year and finalists for Teacher of the Year! Employee of the Year Winners Kim
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As a result of the The Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) committeemeeting today, the mask mandate has been lifted. Therefore, the decision to
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The Queen Anne’s County Health Department has Pfizer vaccines available through February 28th for children ages 5 – 11. Once your child is vaccinated,
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The Board of Education has approved a change in the 2021 – 2022 School Calendar. The change affects new early dismissal days: Wednesday, December
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This is your chance to take a stand in Queen Anne’s! All 6th – 12th graders are encouraged to participate in the 2022 Opioid
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Matapeake Elementary School recently received a grant from AFCEA Educational Foundation for $4,124.25. MES will purchase 15 Lego Spike Educational Kits that are an
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