5:30 p.m., 12/14/25: To allow for safer walking and driving conditions tomorrow morning, particularly in neighborhoods and on side streets, all AACPS schools will open two hours late on Monday, December 15. There will be no morning half-day ECSE classes, no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South and no transportation to NJROTC programs.
about 15 hours ago, AACPS
Important Notice artwork

Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.

The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!

Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.

about 20 hours ago, AACPS
AACPS app
10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.
about 22 hours ago, AACPS
Important notice for school operations
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets at the next meeting of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.
3 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

Good afternoon parents/guardians!
Coming home today with your student is a letter with important information about student vision services. Please take a moment to review it and make the choice that’s best for your child. The letter was also emailed.

Please reach out to our school nurse with any questions.

5 days ago, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy
VTL Letter

Happy Holidays Moss Adams!
We are hosting a Christmas Toy and Food Giveaway on Saturday December 20th from 12pm-4pm. Children and adults must attend together. Please see the attached flyer for details. We hope to see you!

Please reach out to Ms. Beasley with questions cbeasley@aacps.org

7 days ago, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy
Toy Drive Flyer
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter and 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.
7 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

10 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
¡Es viernes de la Academia Familiar! Consulte el boletín de la Academia Familiar en https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. ¡Visite la Academia Familiar en cualquier momento en www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamilia #PertenecerCrecerTriunfar
CONFIRMING AACPS STATUS 12/5/25: All schools opening 2 hours late. Details at www.aacps.org.
10 days ago, AACPS
Confirming 2 hour delayed opening
CONFIRMING AACPS STATUS 12/5/25: All schools opening 2 hours late. Details at www.aacps.org.
10 days ago, AACPS
Confirming 2 hour delayed opening
5:15 a.m., 12/5/25: Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazardous road conditions in parts of the county, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late today. There will be no morning half-day ECSE classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South. A reassessment of conditions will take place this morning and any changes to this status will be announced by 7:30 a.m. today.
10 days ago, AACPS
Schools opening 2 hours late on Dec. 5.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today adopted a 2026-2027 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 24, 2026, and end on Friday, June 11, 2027.
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2579066.
12 days ago, AACPS
26-27 Calendar
Our field trip to the Zoo is next week on December 11. All permission forms are due by the end of this week, December 5. Hard copies were sent home before break. A digital copy is attached and can be returned via email. Please call the school with any questions.
14 days ago, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy
Zoo Permission Form
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on adoption of the 2026-2027 school year calendar at its next meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on approval of a charter agreement with New Village Academy Public Charter School, which is set to open next fall, and elect officers for the coming year.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2571179.
17 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
View our December 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-december-2025
‣Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
‣Financial Aid Nights
...and more
17 days ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2026-2027 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and end on Friday, June 11, 2027.

For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2561140.
25 days ago, AACPS
26-27 school caendar
3 p.m., 11/13/25: I-97 southbound is closed at New Cut Road due to an accident. This will cause significant delays in bus transportation for some students being transported home from schools today. All buses will make all stops, but may be delayed in getting to those stops.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Important notice artwork
Five exceptional principals have been named finalists for the 2025–2026 AACPS Principal of the Year Award, also known as the George Arlotto Leadership Award, recognizing their outstanding leadership and dedication to students, staff, and families.

🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor: https://www.aacps.org/article/2544752
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Principal of the Year Honorees

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
¡Es viernes de la Academia Familiar! Consulte el boletín de la Academia Familiar en https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. ¡Visite la Academia Familiar en cualquier momento en www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamilia #PertenecerCrecerTriunfar

Good afternoon Mary Moss families!
Please see the attached flyer for areas around the county that will be distributing food next week.

Questions? cbeasley@aacps.org

about 1 month ago, Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy
Flyer