Edgewater Library will be closed Thursday, January 9th, until Monday, January 13th. Students will be welcome to return to the library after it reopens.

Our #AACPSAwesome Operations teams are out at schools this morning clearing lots and walks so that we can get students and staff back to school as quickly as possible. Please do your part by staying away from these areas so crews can do their work. Residents should also clear the sidewalks in front of their homes so our students have safe paths to walk to schools when they reopen. Let's all pitch in together! Thanks! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

4:30 p.m., 1/6/25: Due to inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 7. There will be no instruction for students. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required and will receive additional information.

4:30 p.m., 1/5/25: Due to the forecast for severe inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 6. There will be no instruction for students. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required.

No, Bob doesn’t know yet if there will be school on Monday. But Bob DOES KNOW you can help support CAT South students going to state, regional, and national competitions through the purchase of “Keep Calm” apparel. All of the proceeds help CAT South students. You can place orders at https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore. As for Monday, we’ll all just have to stay tuned. Bob will let you know when he knows. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #KeepCalmBobWillCall #PleaseBob

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell discusses 2025, finishing the first semester strong, and taking time for mental health. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/eKrYCmLbnzk

REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.

View our January 2025 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-january-2025

At its December 18, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education was presented with two recommended 2025-26 school year calendars by the AACPS Calendar Committee. The Board is now seeking public input on those recommended calendars. The calendars, complete information on the discussion by the Calendar Committee and a link to provide input can be found at www.aacps.org/2526calendar. Input will be accepted through noon on January 3, 2025. Thank you.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the quest to become a phenomenal school district in this country. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/9Og_PO5mvH4

School Sounds Holiday Edition featuring SRHS students will appear on the AACPSTV Youtube channel at 3 PM. You can watch the video at https://youtu.be/ZejO35jVZ0g or www.aacps.org/youtube. #wersr #BelongGrowSucceed

Come support the Stuff-A-Bus Campaign from January 2-17 in support of Happy Helpers for the Homeless. All food will go directly to AACPS students facing food insecurities. #wersr

Make time to see the work of our amazing elementary student artists at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Annapolis Mall before it closes on January 2, 2025. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/12/16/anne-arundels-elementary-school-artists-shine-at-winter-wonderland-themed-exhibit/

Did you know? South River HS Computer Science students can join the CyberPatriot competition in class! They’ll learn to defend against hackers, protect networks, and explore operating systems—all while sharpening their cybersecurity skills. #CyberPatriot #STEM

South River High School Computer Science students use Minecraft Education edition to learn about replicating physical spaces into virtual worlds! These mathematical lessons combine graphing to use real-world problem-solving in industries like architecture and recreation.

2024-2025 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll. www.aacps.org/honorroll #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

It’s the gift-giving season, and here’s another reason to leave home to shop: You get to see #AACPSAwesome artwork from our amazing elementary school students at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Westfield Annapolis Mall. Check it out today! #AGiftInItself #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Family Academy Financial Aid workshop presented by our partners at Anne Arundel Community College. Participants learned how to complete the FAFSA and other college financial aid options, including financial aid for international families. If you missed it, join us for the next Family Academy Financial Aid Night on January 22nd @ 6pm at Glen Burnie HS! Register at https://forms.gle/RqBgP6Bye1oLMPft6. Interpreters available upon request.

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-6-24. Visit the Family Academy at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about working with the newly constituted Board of Education to continue to help every student Belong, Grow, and Succeed. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/2vB2ANeO7Uc