12:15 p,.m, 1/28/26: Due to continuing adverse weather and travel conditions, including ongoing work at school sites, impassable side streets and inaccessible bus stops in some areas, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Schools will begin instruction at 9 or 9:15 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.
With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees will work remotely on January 29 and 30. 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.
No decisions have been made about school district activities for Saturday, January 31.
Thank you.
To help families and students be able to more easily access resources and information during the aftermath of this winter storm, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has created a special web page. Go to www.aacps.org/stayconnected to access that information, including rescheduled dates for postponed events.
Led by improvements in 10 of 14 student group categories and with 11 of 16 comprehensive high schools posting graduation rates over 90 percent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools saw its overall graduation rate rise for the second consecutive year, data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education shows.
To learn more about the graduation rate, go to the AACPS News Release section at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660849.
To learn more about the graduation rate, go to the AACPS News Release section at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660849.
Eight high school students from across Anne Arundel County have been nominated to be the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board of Education. To see the complete list of candidates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660263.
The closing of schools on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, utilizes the second and third of three inclement weather days built into the 2025-26 school year calendar. Under state law, AACPS may choose to move to virtual learning on future inclement weather days. No decisions have been made for school district operations beyond Wednesday, January 28. If additional days are needed and virtual learning is not utilized, those days would be added to the end of the calendar.
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.
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.
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.
12:15 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.
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.
🎉🧠✨ Big applause for Ms. Garcia’s amazing scholars! ✨🧠🎉
Shoutout to the students who stepped up, spoke out, and thought deep during our Socratic Seminar! 🙌💬 Your insightful questions, respectful dialogue, and confident voices showed true academic excellence. 📚🌟 https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DT3ZpC-ghRA/
@aacountyschools @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #dragonstrong #pertenecercrecertriunfar
Shoutout to the students who stepped up, spoke out, and thought deep during our Socratic Seminar! 🙌💬 Your insightful questions, respectful dialogue, and confident voices showed true academic excellence. 📚🌟 https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DT3ZpC-ghRA/
@aacountyschools @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #dragonstrong #pertenecercrecertriunfar
📚✨ Dragons Learning in Action! ✨📚🐲
Students in Mr. Thomas’ Advanced Language Arts class are creating a book project based on their chosen novel. Students had the option to design a “Book in a Bag” report or create a Digital Scrapbook to showcase their understanding of the text. https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/p/DT0WiD5DpnX/
Students in Mr. Thomas’ Advanced Language Arts class are creating a book project based on their chosen novel. Students had the option to design a “Book in a Bag” report or create a Digital Scrapbook to showcase their understanding of the text. https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/p/DT0WiD5DpnX/
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
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
Please see the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, for important precautionary information in advance of the weather event projected for this weekend.
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
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
🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
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.
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.
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
🎉🐉 Spelling Bee Victory at Annapolis Middle! 🐉🎉
We’re beyond proud to announce the winners of the Annapolis Middle School Spelling Bee!
🥇 1st Place: Nadia — Our fierce Dragon champion!
🥈 2nd Place: Benjamin
🥉 3rd Place: Angel
Our Dragon Nadia soared to the top and will be representing AMS in the County‑Wide Spelling Bee! 🐉✨
We know she’ll make us proud as she carries the spirit, strength, and smarts of the AMS Dragons into the next round!
Let’s cheer her on as she gets ready to take the big stage!🔥📚 ¡Felicitamos a los ganadores del Spelling Bee de Annapolis Middle School! 🎉✨ https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DTiwAMuDyd4/
We’re beyond proud to announce the winners of the Annapolis Middle School Spelling Bee!
🥇 1st Place: Nadia — Our fierce Dragon champion!
🥈 2nd Place: Benjamin
🥉 3rd Place: Angel
Our Dragon Nadia soared to the top and will be representing AMS in the County‑Wide Spelling Bee! 🐉✨
We know she’ll make us proud as she carries the spirit, strength, and smarts of the AMS Dragons into the next round!
Let’s cheer her on as she gets ready to take the big stage!🔥📚 ¡Felicitamos a los ganadores del Spelling Bee de Annapolis Middle School! 🎉✨ https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DTiwAMuDyd4/
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
Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
🎉 Congratulations to our Annapolis Middle School Spelling Bee Finalists! 🐝✨We are incredibly proud of our outstanding scholars who showcased determination, confidence, and an impressive command of language during this year’s Spelling Bee. Each finalist demonstrated hard work, courage, and focus—qualities that truly represent the Annapolis Middle community!👏 Please join us in celebrating our amazing finalist Instagram Post
