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.
Southern Middle’s spirit rock is saying what we’re all thinking: PLEASE, BOB. 🪨🙏❄️☎️ Everyone stay safe and warm in the weather! #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
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.
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.
🌶️🍲 We loved hosting our 11th Annual Chili & Soup Cook-Off! So many amazing flavors and friendly competition!
🎉Congrats to our winners:
🏆 Mrs. Bell
🏆 Mrs. Robbins
🏆 Mrs. Jarboe
🏆 Mrs. Cullers
Already looking forward to next year! 🥣 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
So proud of our Deale Elementary Dance Team as they took the stage tonight! 💃🕺 They shined bright and showed everyone how we SOAR together! 🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
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
Huge thanks to Black Market Bakers for donating goodies to our staff! It truly made our teachers’ day and reminded them how appreciated they are. 💙🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our fifth graders are applying their science learning by creating models of Earth’s four spheres—showing how the hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere interact. Creative, thoughtful work in action! 🌍🦅
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our fifth graders are diving deep into their End of Quarter Research Projects—highlighting key details in their books and using Chromebooks to organize and share their learning. Focused, engaged, and SOARing! 🦅💻📘
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our third graders are shining as they present their projects and share their learning with confidence and pride! Way to SOAR, Eagles! 🦅✨
#DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
We LOVE when our readers become reviewers! 📚⭐ Sophia shared her book review on the morning announcements today—reading, reflecting, and inspiring our whole school! Way to shine, Sophia!
🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Our students enjoyed a special movie morning with their buddy classes as a quarterly incentive! 🎬💙 We’re so proud of them for earning PBIS stamps and SOARing together.
🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
So proud of our third graders! 🎉📚 They earned certificates for meeting their stretch growth goals on the midyear iReady Reading diagnostic. Hard work pays off!
🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
Third graders putting their learning to work! 🛠️📦 Building businesses that provide goods and services as a hands-on end-of-unit project. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
