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

Congratulations to Danny Lee Boulton of Central Special School, recipient of the Board's Equity in Action Spotlight! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed




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
Join us now on our YouTube channel for “School Sounds Holiday Edition,” this episode featuring musicians from South River High School
“School Sounds” is produced and directed by student intern, Kailyn Beath.
https://youtu.be/ZejO35jVZ0g
"School Sounds" is a traveling music showcase that highlights the talent of AACPS students in intimate, live performances, akin to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. The performances are filmed at various schools throughout the year, creating a rotating stage where students can perform in diverse environments, offering viewers a unique snapshot of AACPS’s vibrant student music scene. This initiative will foster student creativity, school pride, and community engagement. The program is directed by student interns with the assistance of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Television Department.
It's a new record for Ms. Anderson's second-grade class at Oak Hill Elementary School! The class raised more than $4,700 for Services from the Heart's Backpack Buddies weekend food program by selling candygrams. A true example of #BelongGrowSucceed. Congratulations! #AACPSFamily


7:15 a.m., 12/18/24: An accident on I-97 near Benfield Boulevard is causing traffic delays that may impact the transportation of students to school this morning.

SMOB Minute –Board meetings recap with Hafsa Hamdaoui, Student Member of the Board
https://youtu.be/5pjDCIsrOkU
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/
Thanks to WBAL-TV Channel 11 Meteorologist Ava Marie for bringing the Weather Champion program to Millersville Elementary this week so students could learn more about meteorology! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed




Congratulations to Coach Jack Walsh from Arundel High School, named Tackle Football Coach of the Year, with an epic shoutout from Baltimore Ravens Coach Harbaugh. 🏈💚💜
https://x.com/Ravens/status/1867640660410454063
#AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed #Arundelbleedsgreen
