We are excited to once again be hosting a school-wide career fair on Thursday, February 26th from 12:30-2:15. We need your help to make this our best career day yet! Please complete the google form in the attached letter. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1INzr_nQBt1nClxWTUFxanLYs3B4Z4H30YYZRdnX44zs/edit?tab=t.0
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares his gratitude for the dedicated staff who worked tirelessly through snow and ice to support our AACPS schools and buildings. #BelongGrowSucceed
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1SzYvdmgphA
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/J_s0Tj8V8mc
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1SzYvdmgphA
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/J_s0Tj8V8mc
12:15 p,.m, 1/28/26: Due to continuing adverse weather and travel conditions, including ongoing work at school sites, impassable side streets and inaccessible bus stops in some areas, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Schools will begin instruction at 9 or 9:15 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.
With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees will work remotely on January 29 and 30. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
No decisions have been made about school district activities for Saturday, January 31.
Thank you.
To help families and students be able to more easily access resources and information during the aftermath of this winter storm, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has created a special web page. Go to www.aacps.org/stayconnected to access that information, including rescheduled dates for postponed events.
Led by improvements in 10 of 14 student group categories and with 11 of 16 comprehensive high schools posting graduation rates over 90 percent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools saw its overall graduation rate rise for the second consecutive year, data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education shows.
To learn more about the graduation rate, go to the AACPS News Release section at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660849.
To learn more about the graduation rate, go to the AACPS News Release section at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660849.
Eight high school students from across Anne Arundel County have been nominated to be the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board of Education. To see the complete list of candidates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660263.
The closing of schools on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, utilizes the second and third of three inclement weather days built into the 2025-26 school year calendar. Under state law, AACPS may choose to move to virtual learning on future inclement weather days. No decisions have been made for school district operations beyond Wednesday, January 28. If additional days are needed and virtual learning is not utilized, those days would be added to the end of the calendar.
3:45 p.m., 1/26/26: Due to ongoing adverse weather and travel conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools buildings will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28. A Code Red is in effect for employees.
Unit V and Unit VI Central and Satellite Office employees will work remotely on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, with supervisors providing work requirements.
Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
With the exception of Unit III employees who are required to report to work locations, no AACPS employees should attempt to travel to AACPS facilities.
Unit V and Unit VI Central and Satellite Office employees will work remotely on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, with supervisors providing work requirements.
Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
With the exception of Unit III employees who are required to report to work locations, no AACPS employees should attempt to travel to AACPS facilities.
The closing of schools on Monday, January 26, 2026, utilizes the first of three inclement weather days built into the 2025-26 school year calendar. Anne Arundel County Public Schools has two such days remaining. Under state law, a school district must use all of its built-in inclement weather days before it can switch to virtual learning.
12:15 p.m., 1/25/26: Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
Due to expected severe weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. This applies to all AACPS and external groups. This status does not impact any school activities for Saturday, January 24, 2026. No decisions have been made as to the status of school district operations for Monday, January 26, 2026.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an update regarding the Cool Schools Plunge.
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
Please see the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, for important precautionary information in advance of the weather event projected for this weekend.
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
It’s nearly certain that we’re getting impacted by snow this weekend, but it’s ABSOLUTELY certain you can be part of the Keep Calm Club by ordering your “Keep Calm, Bob Will Call” apparel through the Center of Applied Technology South. All proceeds from the sale of this apparel helps fund competitions and other opportunities for our CAT center students. ❄️
🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
💌 Friendship Grams Are Back! 💌
Spread some Valentine cheer! Students can purchase Friendship Grams for friends, teachers, and family members for just $1.00 each. Each Friendship-Gram includes a Valentine Surprise and will be delivered to students on February 13 ❤️
✨ All proceeds will benefit our 5th grade end-of-year activities! ✨
📌 Please return cut-out Friendship-Grams and payment to the classroom teacher by Monday, February 9, 2026.
❓ If you need more or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mozdzen at dscardina-mozdz@aacps.org.
Thank you for your support! 💕
Spread some Valentine cheer! Students can purchase Friendship Grams for friends, teachers, and family members for just $1.00 each. Each Friendship-Gram includes a Valentine Surprise and will be delivered to students on February 13 ❤️
✨ All proceeds will benefit our 5th grade end-of-year activities! ✨
📌 Please return cut-out Friendship-Grams and payment to the classroom teacher by Monday, February 9, 2026.
❓ If you need more or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mozdzen at dscardina-mozdz@aacps.org.
Thank you for your support! 💕
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
City of Annapolis announced their warming center details for the week. Notice, all start times are at 7 pm again - sounds like a good week.
It is going to be cold - we are likely to get a lot of snow over the weekend - stay safe and encourage people to come to the warming centers.
Here is the City info:
The forecasted low temperatures and wind chills will meet the current threshold to activate the City’s Warming Center. The Pip Moyer Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym, located at 273 Hilltop Ln, Annapolis, MD 21403, will open at the following times to provide emergency temporary warming relief to community members who need this service:
• Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Wednesday morning at 7:00 am
• Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Thursday morning at 7:00 am
• Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Friday morning at 7:00 am
• Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Saturday morning at 7:00 am
• Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Sunday morning at 7:00 am
• Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Monday morning at 7:00 am
• Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Tuesday morning at 7:00 am
Please continue to look out for emails from OEM regarding future activations or modifications to current activations.
Patrons who take advantage of this service must:
• Arrive for the initial screening process by 9:00 pm each night.
• Entry will be denied to those in possession of drugs, alcohol, and/or weapons.
• Smoking on the premises is prohibited.
• Exit the facility no later than 7:00 am the following day.
The Pip Moyer Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym is a temporary emergency warming center of last resort (not an emergency shelter). If there is a need for general or long-term sheltering assistance, please contact the 24/7 Crisis Response warmline at 410-768-5522.
It is going to be cold - we are likely to get a lot of snow over the weekend - stay safe and encourage people to come to the warming centers.
Here is the City info:
The forecasted low temperatures and wind chills will meet the current threshold to activate the City’s Warming Center. The Pip Moyer Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym, located at 273 Hilltop Ln, Annapolis, MD 21403, will open at the following times to provide emergency temporary warming relief to community members who need this service:
• Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Wednesday morning at 7:00 am
• Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Thursday morning at 7:00 am
• Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Friday morning at 7:00 am
• Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Saturday morning at 7:00 am
• Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Sunday morning at 7:00 am
• Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Monday morning at 7:00 am
• Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Tuesday morning at 7:00 am
Please continue to look out for emails from OEM regarding future activations or modifications to current activations.
Patrons who take advantage of this service must:
• Arrive for the initial screening process by 9:00 pm each night.
• Entry will be denied to those in possession of drugs, alcohol, and/or weapons.
• Smoking on the premises is prohibited.
• Exit the facility no later than 7:00 am the following day.
The Pip Moyer Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym is a temporary emergency warming center of last resort (not an emergency shelter). If there is a need for general or long-term sheltering assistance, please contact the 24/7 Crisis Response warmline at 410-768-5522.
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-16-26. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
🎉 Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night! 🎉
Join us on today, January 16, 2026, for a fun-filled day at Chuck E. Cheese 🧀🐭
🗓 1/16/26
⏰ 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Come eat, play, and support our organization! A portion of the proceeds will help give back—so bring the whole family and invite friends! 🎮
🍕Students should have a reminder sticker they came home with, please bring it with you on Friday for some additional play points!
💙 Thank you for supporting the PTA!
Join us on today, January 16, 2026, for a fun-filled day at Chuck E. Cheese 🧀🐭
🗓 1/16/26
⏰ 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Come eat, play, and support our organization! A portion of the proceeds will help give back—so bring the whole family and invite friends! 🎮
🍕Students should have a reminder sticker they came home with, please bring it with you on Friday for some additional play points!
💙 Thank you for supporting the PTA!