Queen Anne's County Public Schools

09/14/2026

🎺🥁Congratulations to our Marching Buccaneers (Kent Island High School) and Marching Lions (Queen Anne’s County High School) on a successful weekend of shows. Our students continue to impress!

We are so proud of all the students, directors, staff, instructors, volunteers, families, and supporters who make these amazing programs possible. ❤️

09/10/2026

👏Congratulations to Mrs. Alice Tickler, our Teacher of the Year! We’re so excited to share that, thanks to the generous team at Hertrich Ford of Easton, Mrs. Tickler will have a Bronco Sport to drive for the entire year! 🎉

Her students at Church Hill Elementary were absolutely thrilled to see their teacher receive this well-deserved surprise. 💙

Thank you, Hertrich Ford of Easton, for celebrating an incredible educator and showing your support for our school community! 🍎

09/10/2026

👩‍⚕️🧑‍🔬Join Sudlersville Middle School's Career Day to share what you do, talk with students about your career, and give them a glimpse into the opportunities available in our community! For more information email: [email protected].

To sign up, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Dc_Pc5bqDqGx20Ea-RF9UBL9enWS2_Lb2JM6BnlDqhCMbA/viewform?usp=send_form

09/09/2026

We're Hiring - Join Our School Food Services Team! 🥪 Looking to rejoin the workforce? Need a part-time job that aligns with your child’s school schedule? We would love to have you!

To apply, visit: https://qacps.schoolspring.com/

09/04/2026

Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year Award is now accepting nominations.

Each year, one outstanding military child ages 13-18 from each of the seven branches of the U.S. military is selected as a Military Child of the Year.
Each award recipient receives:
-$10,000
-A laptop
- A 3-day trip to Washington, D.C.

And the best part - anyone who knows a military child can nominate them! Friends, teachers, school staff, family members, and community members can all submit a nomination.

If you know a military-connected student who demonstrates leadership, achievement, and resilience, please consider nominating them!

For more information and nomination details, visit operationhomefront.org/mcoy or reach out to one of our Queen Anne’s County Military Liaisons:

Karen Hesson
Kent Island High School
[email protected]

Betsy Ricketts
Queen Anne’s County High School
[email protected]

Coral Adams-Nichols
Sudlersville Middle School
[email protected]

Libby Meredith
Centreville Middle School
[email protected]

Heather Hopkins-Roberts
Matapeake Middle School
[email protected]

Rachael Lawson
Stevensville Middle School
[email protected]

09/03/2026

📣📣Reminder📣📣
September 4, 2026, is a half-day!

Tier One Schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m.: QACHS, KIHS, SES, SMS, STMS, MMS
Tier Two Schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.: CMS, KES, CES, BES, KIES, MES, CHES, GES

All schools and the Central Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Wishing everyone a fantastic long weekend!

09/03/2026

Thank you to Dr. James Bell and Mr. Nick Greer of the Maryland State Board of Education for their visit to Queen Anne’s County High School this afternoon. Dr. Bell and Mr. Greer were joined by QACPS Board Members Mrs. Carrie Sutherland and Mrs. Kendra Eichler, CTE Supervisor Mr. Adam Tolley, and Superintendent Dr. Matthew Kibler. The group was given a guided tour of our impressive Agriculture, Electrical, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Nursing, and Automotive classrooms and interacted with instructors and students.

Maryland State Department of Education

09/03/2026

We are beyond proud and thrilled that our QACPS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Alice Tickler is a finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year! Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tickler!🎉

News Release: Congratulations to the seven finalists for 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year! ⭐

Learn more about the finalists https://bit.ly/4qPUxNg:

Allison Benkovic, Baltimore County Public Schools
Emily Brynes, Carroll County Public Schools
Michael James, Harford County Public Schools
Kacy Valentine, Howard County Public School System
Clara Allsup, Prince George's County Public Schools
Alice Tickler, Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Dr. Chelsea Taylor, Wicomico County Public Schools

09/02/2026