7:30 a.m., 1/9/25: Confirming that all schools will open on a two-hour delayed schedule today. There will be no morning half-day ECI classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South.
We are thrilled to invite you to the Family Wellness Forum – an exciting and empowering initiative for all AACPS families! This event is designed to provide you with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to help strengthen your student’s well-being. Register today: https://forms.gle/3BQ98gEneWmRVEr78. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there! 📆 Thursday, January 23rd, 5:30pm
📍Marley Middle School
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is seeking applicants for its tenth International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA). The deadline to apply is January 19, 2025. English application link: https://forms.gle/fZ9Q2SkShPKcAxcKA. More information, including the application form in multiple languages, is available at www.aacps.org/ipcla. #AACPSFamily #AACPSAwesome #BelongGrowSucceed
8:00 p.m., 1/8/25: To answer a question we have received about Thursday morning’s reassessment: The reassessment would allow school system staff to continue to address any issues at schools. It does not mean students would report to school at their standard start times or that students would engage in virtual instruction. We have every expectation that we will open schools on a two-hour delayed schedule Thursday. We hope this clarifies the issue.
4:30 p.m., 1/8/25: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, Jan. 9. There will be no morning half-day ECI classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South. Families transporting students to school and those whose students walk to school should allow additional time and utilize extreme caution. A reassessment of conditions will take place on Thursday morning and any changes to this status will be announced by 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.
The Board is accepting public comments at policycomments@aacps.org. View revisions at: www.aacps.org/policyrevisions
Policy EH – Emergency Plans. The Office of Student and Systemics Support, Office of Operations, Office of Academics, and Division of School Security are revising this policy which establishes procedures for emergency plans in Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities in compliance with State laws and regulations. This policy is accompanied by Regulation EH-RA - Emergency Plans.
Public comment will be accepted through February 7, 2025.
Comments made on this post will not be included in the comments reviewed by the Board.
4:30 p.m., 1/7/25: Due to inclement weather and continuing adverse road conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8. There will be no instruction whatsoever for students. Tomorrow will NOT be a virtual instruction day. A Code Blue with liberal leave is in effect for employees. With the exception of Unit III personnel, 12-month employees who are unable to get to their work location because of hardships are encouraged to utilize annual leave and should notify their supervisor of their intent to do so or to discuss other arrangements. Unit III personnel must report as required and will receive additional information. to that effect. More information and a message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell can be found at www.aacps.org.
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
1:15 p.m., 1/3/25: All school-sponsored afterschool activities scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2025, WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED. This includes afternoon and evening athletics events.
Separately, the Board of Education’s legislative breakfast scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025, has been postponed due to the forecast for inclement weather. This postponement does not affect any other school system operations at this time.
Are you thinking about applying to be a Right Start Advisor?
Join us via Google Meet for our Right Start Information Nights
Wednesday, January 15 or Wednesday, February 5
5:00- 6:00 p.m.
https://meet.google.com/yuj-akam-awu
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
A traffic accident on Ritchie Highway is causing traffic and bus delays for students and staff in the Broadneck cluster this morning. Buses may be delayed in picking up students to take them to school this morning.
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
As provided in the Board-approved calendar, all AACPS schools and Central Offices will be closed from December 23, 2024, through January 1, 2025, for winter break.
#BelongGrowSucceed
As provided in the Board-approved calendar, all AACPS schools and Central Offices will be closed from December 23, 2024, through January 1, 2025, for winter break.
#BelongGrowSucceed
The moment Ruth Parker Eason School's Amy Guerke found out she was the recipient of the 2024-25 George Arlotto Leadership Award as AACPS’ Principal of the Year … and the reaction of the awesome team she leads. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://youtu.be/WxRI2yM00Ok
