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.

2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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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.

2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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Today we will celebrate our quarterly PBIS incentive for good behavior! Students were able to enjoy a movie with popcorn for following the 4 R's! At QES, we show respect for "Myself, Others, Property, and Learning!"

These special events help reinforce the importance of a safe learning environment where we can all #BelongGrowSucceed

2 months ago, Megan Stower
PBIS movie flyer invitation- English. Movie reels with popular movie clip art
PBIS movie flyer invitation- Spanish. Movie reels with popular movie clip art
Have you stopped by Ms. Dennison's virtual School Counselor's corner? Here you will find a ton of resources to help your student succeed in elementary school and beyond! Thank you for all that you do to support our students, Ms. Dennison!

Visit her space today by clicking here:
https://sites.google.com/aacps.org/counselorscorner/home
2 months ago, Megan Stower
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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
2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 22, 2026

Please see the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, for important precautionary information in advance of the weather event projected for this weekend.

2 months ago, AACPS
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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

2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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
Únase a nosotros para la tercera sesión de ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso, martes, 10 de febrero, 5:30pm - 7:30pm en Annapolis MS. ¡Actividades para adultos y estudiantes de todas las edades + estrategias para afrontar el acoso!  Inscríbanse en 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
2 months ago, AACPS
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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.
2 months ago, AACPS
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The DIBELS testing window opens today! DIBELS, also known as the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, is a series of short tests that help teachers and schools assess a student's literacy skills and identify students who need extra help, monitor their progress, and guide instruction.

Want to know more?
Visit https://dibels.uoregon.edu/sites/default/files/DIBELS8EditionBrochure.pdf to learn more today!
2 months ago, Megan Stower
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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
3 months ago, AACPS
Family Academy Fridays!  Service Learning

This week our third grade classes had an amazing visit from Eco Adventures! 🌎🐍 Hands-on learning and up-close animal experiences made it a day to remember. Thank you for bringing learning to life!

3 months ago, Megan Stower
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Student petting cameleon with eco adventure leader
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights our county’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. #BelongGrowSucceed

Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 15, 2026