As provided in the Board-approved calendar, all AACPS Schools will dismiss two-hours early, on Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17, 2025. End of second marking period. No afternoon ECI. #BelongGrowSucceed

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

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

As provided in the Board-approved calendar, all AACPS Schools will dismiss two-hours early, on Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17, 2025. End of second marking period. No afternoon ECI. #BelongGrowSucceed

The last Family Academy College Financial Aid Night is January 22nd from 6-7:30pm at Glen Burnie HS! Join us to learn about how to apply for college financial aid, including information on financial aid options for international students. Register for this event at https://forms.gle/RqBgP6Bye1oLMPft6. Interpreters available upon request.

166 Anne Arundel County Public Schools educators earn National Board Certification #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://www.aacps.org/article/1957495

A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell outlining expected behaviors of spectators at athletics and other events has been posted online. Please take a few minutes to read this message and understand how to best support our students. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

As we approach the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs testing, we want to remind families about the importance of your students’ participation. This test helps families understand their students’ English language skills in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing—important information that helps guide the support needed for their success in school. 🗓️ Be sure your student is present on testing days. 🎯 No need to study, just focus on showing what they know! 💬 Talk with your student about their language development and encourage them to do their best. Together, we are a team, and your student's success is our top priority! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

9:00 p.m., 1/9/25 UPDATE: After further evaluation of road and sidewalk conditions this evening, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open two hours late on Friday, January 10. There will be no morning half-day ECI classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the difficulty of inclement weather decisions and General Assembly legislation that could ease calendar difficulties. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/c_lkX1XM2WM

Congratulations to Catherine Robinson of Belle Grove Elementary School, AACPS’ January Educator of the Month! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Congratulations to Kristie Watkins-Day of Annapolis High School, AACPS’ January Employee of the Month! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

County Executive Steuart Pittman will host budget town hall meetings with members of the County Council to hear input from the community regarding the formulation of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This is an opportunity for families, students, and employees to voice their opinion on matters important to them. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

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.

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

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

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.