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In March we should feel LUCKY! ☘️
Lucky to have the best jobs in the world and lucky to work for the best people in the world too!
Thank you for bringing joy, creativity and passion to this work and thank you for sharing how lucky you are through your attitude with your colleagues. Keep up the great work!
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March is celebrated as Arts in Our Schools Month, highlighting the vital role of visual arts, music, dance, and theater in student development. Throughout the month, districts nationwide honor educators, showcase student creativity, and advocate for sustainable arts programs that foster critical thinking and self-expression.
Let’s celebrate the power of arts education in Maryland’s PK-12 public schools this month and beyond by advocating for #DanceEducationForALL.
Find your Dance Friends and THANK THEM for all they DO!
Share your stories and celebrate all of the amazing things your school’s are doing!
AACPS HPED "Shout Out"
AACPS HPED "Shout Out"
It is important to recognize the many wonderful things that are taking place in AACPS HPED every single day.
Please take a moment to nominate an amazing colleague to be featured in our "Shout Out" section each month!
This month's AACPS HPED "Shout Outs" go to...
Chad McCormick (Old Mill HS) - Mr. McCormick has taken on 4 preps this year while pursuing National Board Certification. He has shared his growth throughout the NBC process with the department by sharing best practices and findings from reflecting on his own teaching. ~ Damian Ferragamo, Old Mill HS
Vern Brumfield (Carrie Weedon Early Education Center) - Last week, Mr. B organized and led an incredible Winter Olympics themed event for our students and I thought you'd like to see what an incredible job he did! The kids were so excited to learn about the Winter Olympics, design their own medals, and participate in curling, speed skating, ice hockey, and the skeleton! The event was so creative and educational and the kids had an absolute blast! Check out the photos.
~ Michelle Zitofsky, Counselor, Carrie Weedon EEC
UNIT 1 Hiring for School Year 2026-2027
It's that time of year where we see vacancies and program growth opportunities.
As a professional courtesy, please reach out to us if you are considering/interested in a change or there is discussion of program growth.
If you choose to participate in the voluntary transfer process, please be sure to visit HR navigator to apply for open positions. You should begin to regularly check the portal in March. Don’t rely on the notifications you set to alert you to vacancies that you might be interested in pursuing – I’ve been told they are not reliable.
Unit I positions for the 2026 - 2027 school year are advertised now on HR Navigator. As positions become available, they are posted for five (5) days. Interested applicants should go to the employee intranet and click on “Internal Vacancies” under Hot Links.
Important Dates
March 1- Voluntary Transfer process begins
April 15- Resignation deadline for Unit I 10-month employees in order to retain benefits through August
May 1- Non-tenured resignation deadline
July 1- Tenured resignation deadline
July 31- Voluntary Transfer process ends
If you are non-tenured and wish to be able to explore other transfer opportunities in AACPS, you must Request to Participate in Voluntary Transfer Process (Unit 1 Non-Tenured Employee).pdf and receive approval from HR before you can apply.
For more information, you may reference the Unit 1 Hiring Memo sent on 2/25/26..
Check out our AACPS Swag Store with our new logo! HPED has an online store open all year round with shirts, jackets, hats, backpacks, and more! Delivery or free pick up in Annapolis available.
Canvas Updates and Reminders
Don’t forget to self enroll in the HPED Community by clicking the link below:
Check out the Instructional Technology & LMS Guide Site for the most up to date information regarding Canvas!
Please see the below resources which have been created to
Need Equipment?
Need Equipment?
The following equipment is looking for a new home, If you wish to claim any of the items listed below, please contact Nick Klug (nklug@aacps.org). First come, first served, based on the timestamp on reply. Thanks!
Flexibility Assessment tool (single) QTY: 2
Flexibility Assessment tool (double) QTY: 1
Aerobic Steps (green) QTY: 15
AACPS HPED now has an Instagram page and we would love to highlight the amazing work you do with your students. Please consider sending a video or photo with caption to Meg Bryant (mbryant@aacps.org) so that we can highlight the great work you do every day!
Social Media Shares and Reminders:
The Office of Communications has also asked everyone to not take pictures of students we know do not have permission to publicly post. You should not blur or place emojis over students' faces when we are not sure if they have permission. Unless you know for sure that a student’s family has given permission- do not post photos/videos. Front office staff at your school, most likely the principal’s secretary, can print a report for you of students who do not have permission to be posted on social media.
This year’s hashtags are #AACPSFamily & #BelongGrowSucceed.
Don't forget to follow us on X/Twitter @AACPSHPED and now Instagram @aacpshped
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