50 Years
We Excel
We Believe
We Discover
We Engage
We Imagine
We Have Fun
850
students enrolled K-12
11:1
Student Teacher Ratio
99%
of AACS graduates go on to attend college
50
Years ago AACS opened its doors
7
Area counties where AACS students come from
150
Local Christian Churches represented by our families
11
AP Courses for Upper School Students
25
Clubs to Choose From
22
Sports in Middle and Upper School
7
Outstanding Choirs
7
Outstanding Bands
Our Four Campuses
Latest Highlights
![Katie Hansen Named Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651117060/aacsonlineorg/dtbi22foaiuj11bux7b4/KatieHansenStageSmile.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651117060/aacsonlineorg/dtbi22foaiuj11bux7b4/KatieHansenStageSmile.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651117060/aacsonlineorg/dtbi22foaiuj11bux7b4/KatieHansenStageSmile.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1651117060/aacsonlineorg/dtbi22foaiuj11bux7b4/KatieHansenStageSmile.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1651117060/aacsonlineorg/dtbi22foaiuj11bux7b4/KatieHansenStageSmile.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1651117060/aacsonlineorg/dtbi22foaiuj11bux7b4/KatieHansenStageSmile.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations, Mrs. Hansen! AA County's Independent School Teacher of the Year.
![Glorious Graduation Day 2021!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622304210/aacsonlineorg/kfdejggurhhca7ucufvn/MoreGraduation2021-211.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622304210/aacsonlineorg/kfdejggurhhca7ucufvn/MoreGraduation2021-211.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622304210/aacsonlineorg/kfdejggurhhca7ucufvn/MoreGraduation2021-211.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622304210/aacsonlineorg/kfdejggurhhca7ucufvn/MoreGraduation2021-211.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1622304210/aacsonlineorg/kfdejggurhhca7ucufvn/MoreGraduation2021-211.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1622304210/aacsonlineorg/kfdejggurhhca7ucufvn/MoreGraduation2021-211.jpg","width":2200}])
Ordained minister James "J.B." Brown, the host of CBS's NFL Today, delivered a drop-the-mic commencement address at the Class of 2021's graduation ceremony.
![MS Running Club Numbers Balloon to 40+]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619840292/aacsonlineorg/dszi5xivxpjnbxjzqh5v/MSRunningClub-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619840292/aacsonlineorg/dszi5xivxpjnbxjzqh5v/MSRunningClub-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619840292/aacsonlineorg/dszi5xivxpjnbxjzqh5v/MSRunningClub-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619840292/aacsonlineorg/dszi5xivxpjnbxjzqh5v/MSRunningClub-2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619840292/aacsonlineorg/dszi5xivxpjnbxjzqh5v/MSRunningClub-2.png","width":1333}])
The Middle School Running Club was a winner, winner, chicken dinner with a little off-season training and a lot of fun for students this spring.
![iDesign, uDesign, weDesign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601610623/aacsonlineorg/j4ymya8betnznt9srth9/STEMCardboardCreations-34.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601610623/aacsonlineorg/j4ymya8betnznt9srth9/STEMCardboardCreations-34.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601610623/aacsonlineorg/j4ymya8betnznt9srth9/STEMCardboardCreations-34.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601610623/aacsonlineorg/j4ymya8betnznt9srth9/STEMCardboardCreations-34.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1601610623/aacsonlineorg/j4ymya8betnznt9srth9/STEMCardboardCreations-34.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1601610623/aacsonlineorg/j4ymya8betnznt9srth9/STEMCardboardCreations-34.jpg","width":2200}])
Cardboard Creations were a huge hit with sixth graders enrolled in Mrs. Howe's iDesign STEM class.
![Fish Are Friends!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601605505/aacsonlineorg/jbznmhz0micoks1fwkm8/FishFriendsThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601605505/aacsonlineorg/jbznmhz0micoks1fwkm8/FishFriendsThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601605505/aacsonlineorg/jbznmhz0micoks1fwkm8/FishFriendsThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601605505/aacsonlineorg/jbznmhz0micoks1fwkm8/FishFriendsThumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1601605505/aacsonlineorg/jbznmhz0micoks1fwkm8/FishFriendsThumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1601605505/aacsonlineorg/jbznmhz0micoks1fwkm8/FishFriendsThumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
Annapolis Lower School fourth graders spend time at the Smithsonian, the Seattle Aquarium, and Monterey Bay all on the same day.
![Pellet Treasures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600412725/aacsonlineorg/k6gs4ntiv4uhpwp8jmoc/IMG_7834.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600412725/aacsonlineorg/k6gs4ntiv4uhpwp8jmoc/IMG_7834.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600412725/aacsonlineorg/k6gs4ntiv4uhpwp8jmoc/IMG_7834.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600412725/aacsonlineorg/k6gs4ntiv4uhpwp8jmoc/IMG_7834.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1600412725/aacsonlineorg/k6gs4ntiv4uhpwp8jmoc/IMG_7834.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1600412725/aacsonlineorg/k6gs4ntiv4uhpwp8jmoc/IMG_7834.jpg","width":2200}])
Fourth grade students found compelling evidence that owls don't chew their food during a science lab.
![Fighting for Young Hearts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600488726/aacsonlineorg/o00pdxnzzoveb1cwdlcz/apologeticsclor.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600488726/aacsonlineorg/o00pdxnzzoveb1cwdlcz/apologeticsclor.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600488726/aacsonlineorg/o00pdxnzzoveb1cwdlcz/apologeticsclor.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600488726/aacsonlineorg/o00pdxnzzoveb1cwdlcz/apologeticsclor.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600488726/aacsonlineorg/o00pdxnzzoveb1cwdlcz/apologeticsclor.png","width":1600}])
Parent Ed Stolle discusses his calling to help kids on Behind the Mike, a new podcast garnering national attention.