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.
11 days ago, AACPS
Important Notice artwork
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 days ago, AACPS
Calendar update graphic
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.
12 days ago, AACPS
Important Notice artwork
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.
13 days ago, AACPS
Important Notice artwork

A quarter of a century being involved with the Broadneck High School girls lacrosse team provided Katy Kelley with innumerable memories and plenty of awards.

Now she needs one more spot in the trophy case. Kelley, who retired as head coach after leading her team to its fifth straight state championship last year, has been named the National Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High School Associations.

To read more about Kelley and the award, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2650058. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

15 days ago, AACPS
Katy Kelley
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
15 days 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.

16 days ago, AACPS
Important Notice artwork

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

16 days 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
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ music program continues to excel, with 81 students earning a place on one of 10 2025 Maryland All State Music ensembles and an additional five students earning recognition as alternates. To see who earned the honors, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2647768. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
16 days ago, AACPS
All State Musicians 2025
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
16 days ago, AACPS
Keep calm... Bob will call t-shirt photos
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.
16 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
January is Board Member Appreciation Month and at its meeting Wednesday, Board Members were presented with pieces of artwork done by AACPS students (Board Member Dr. Joanna Tobin was absent from the meeting). Thanks to our Board Members for the time they invest every day in our students and employees! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
19 days ago, AACPS
Boarda Members with student artwork
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
21 days ago, AACPS
Family Academy Fridays!  Service Learning
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
22 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 15, 2026
Congratulations to Arundel High School's Lyndsay Huerbin, who has earned the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals' High School Assistant Principal of the Year Award. We are so proud that you are a member of our hashtag#AACPSFamily! hashtag#BelongGrowSucceed

Read more about Lyndsay at https://lnkd.in/eD54sTds.
22 days ago, AACPS
Lyndsay Huerbin accepts MASSP award
Lyndsay Huerbin accepts MASSP award
Lyndsay Huerbin accepts MASSP award
Lyndsay Huerbin accepts MASSP award
Lyndsay Huerbin accepts MASSP award
Lyndsay Huerbin accepts MASSP award
AA-SECAC
The Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee invites you to join us to connect with local organizations, service providers, and educational resources that support individuals with special needs and their families.
When: Thursday, Feb 12 at 5:30 PM
Where: Severna Park High School
23 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
AA-SECAC Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee Special Education  Resource Fair Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 Severna Park High School 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Free Entry
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
28 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

7:45 a.m., 1/8/26: An accident at Mountain Road and Bussenius Road is causing significant traffic delays across the Chesapeake cluster. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops.


29 days ago, AACPS
Important notice - traffic delays
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.

English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
29 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- January 8, 2026

Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! 📅Tuesday, February 10 ⏰5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School 🔗Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Forum February 10 at Annapolis MS
Foro Familiar, 10 de febrero en la Intermedia Annapolis