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Queen Anne's County
believes
Character Counts!

All children and youth need caring, supportive adults in their lives in order to become responsible, productive citizens in their community. The Queen Anne's County Character Counts! initiative places community volunteers in classrooms to deliver lessons on the pillars of character to have the largest possible impact on the youth of Queen Anne's County.

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The pillar of the month for June is... FAIRNESS!

Show FAIRNESS by...​

  • Play by the rules.

  • Take turns and share.

  • Be open-minded. Listen to others.

  • Don’t take advantage of others.

FAIRNESS discussion starters...​

  • What is "fairness"?

  • How do you react when you perceive something as unfair?

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QACPS School Staff Recognitions

We know our schools have some AMAZING staff members and we want to hear all about it! Complete this form and we will surprise a staff member with a special recognition for exhibiting the Pillars of Character everyday for our students.

BES Macedo
STMS Zimmerman
STMS Wright
STMS Schilling
STMS Weese
STMS Milligan
STMS McIntire
STMS M.Wright
STMS Kelly
STMS Gross
STMS Holocker
STMS Downey
STMS Barletta
SMS Wohlebber
SMS Stancliff
SMS Smith
SMS Peet
SMS McNeice
SMS Leonard
SMS Jones
SMS Kline
SMS Dishong
SMS Gleason
SMS Demby
SMS Coleman Aburn
SMS Casella
SMS Brown
SMS Babylon
SMS Adams Nichols
SES Walbeck
SES Taylor
SES Stelmack
SES Padilla
SES Ports
SES Phillips
SES Moran
SES Kennedy
SES Jones
SES Joiner
SES Dixon
SES Clark
SES Dawkins
SES Brainer
SES A.Taylor
MMS Connolly
MMS Lafferty
MES Welch
MES Patterson
MES Claytor
MES Criswell
MES Church
MES Cherry
KIHS Wright and Yanda
MES Burak
KIHS Taylor
KIES Sidun
KIES Ruscitti
KIES Reed
KIES Raithby
KIES Patterson
KIES Mochamer
KIES Oulahyane
KIES Amos
KIES Mellinger
KES Gray
KES Feigel
GES Wright
GES Whisman
GES Wilson
GES Wilkes
GES Stitcher
GES Wheeler
GES Sherwood
GES Kohl
GES Giardini
GES Kamara
GES Delizio
GES Campbell
GES Berry
CHES Woodworth
CHES Tickler and Penn
CHES Tarason
CHES Moore
CHES Freeman
CES Wright
CES Runion
CES Holthaus
CES Rice
CES Dalziel
CES Forrest
CES Clark
BOE Schrecongost
BOE Frazier
BOE Custer
BOE Boffemmeyer
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Become a Business of Character

Businesses are an important ally in our efforts to encourage and instill character in our schools and communities.​ Youth are the future workforce, after all!

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To become a Business of Character, your business must:​

  1. Serve by example - agree to be people of character by following and adhering to the Six Pillars of Character.

  2. Display, at your business, a poster and window decal, provided by Character Counts!

  3. Fulfill at least one of the Character Counts! commitments listed in our business packet.

Do you know about...
FREE LAPTOP PROGRAM FOR QAC RESIDENTS

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Exciting News for Queen Anne's County Residents! Introducing the QAC Free Laptop Program - your gateway to improved digital access and opportunities. We're thrilled to announce that eligible households can apply for a free Chromebook laptop! Partnering with the Community Partnerships for Children and Families (Local Management Board), the Queen Anne's County Library, and the Area Agency on Aging, this program aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital equity. Don't miss this chance to stay connected and empowered. Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter digital future!

Character Counts!

Our Vision:

We, the Character Counts! Advisory Council,

envision a community where people of all ages practice the values of

TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, AND CITIZENSHIP

 

Our Goals:

Strengthen personal character traits.

Build families with character.

Build a more cohesive community.

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VOTED FAVORITE ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE!

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Melinda Ray
Character Counts! Coordinator

104 Powell Street
Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-6677 x2166
mray@qac.org

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