We hope you are staying warm and safe during today’s school closure. Although Multiplication Mixtape is canceled, we encourage all students to listen to their multiplication music at least once a day, especially while we are home. Consistent practice will help them stay ready for our next Mixtape session on February 25, 2026!

🎧 Daily listening = stronger facts + more confidence!

Please use this link to access the music and lyrics.

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families are invited to the next Multiplication Mixtape for a night of Food, Fun, and Facts!

We’ll also enjoy food from Qdoba.

📅 Date: February 25, 2026

Time: 5-7 PM

📍 Location: Meade Heights Elementary

Thank you for all you do at home to help them succeed!

23 days ago, Community Schools

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.

24 days ago, AACPS
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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.
24 days ago, AACPS
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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.
25 days ago, AACPS
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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.
25 days ago, AACPS
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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.

25 days ago, AACPS
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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.
25 days ago, AACPS
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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.
27 days ago, AACPS
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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.
27 days ago, AACPS
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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.
28 days ago, AACPS
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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
30 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 22, 2026

Please see the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, for important precautionary information in advance of the weather event projected for this weekend.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
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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

about 1 month ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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
Únase a nosotros para la tercera sesión de ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso, martes, 10 de febrero, 5:30pm - 7:30pm en Annapolis MS. ¡Actividades para adultos y estudiantes de todas las edades + estrategias para afrontar el acoso!  Inscríbanse en 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
about 1 month ago, AACPS
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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.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
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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
about 1 month ago, AACPS
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Dear Families,

It’s Club Registration time! We are excited to announce that clubs will run on Tuesdays from January 27th through March 24th. On regular club days, students will be dismissed at 4:45 PM from the car loop. Please note that on March 24th, we will host our Club Showcase immediately following club dismissal. All families are invited to join us from 5:00–7:00 PM to celebrate what your child has learned. We have another amazing showcase planned and hope to see you there!

Below are the links for club registration. Please remember to submit one form per child. Spots are limited and will fill quickly!

Clubs Offered:

Thank you for your continued support in making these opportunities possible for our students!

about 1 month ago, Community Schools
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
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 15, 2026

Based on your feedback from the recent survey, we are excited to announce that clubs will now be extended until 4:45 PM. Students will participate in math tutoring first from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM, followed by their chosen club from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Parents should plan to pick up their child from the car loop at 4:45 PM. To ensure all families have an equal opportunity to register, club registration will open tomorrow at 7:00 PM and close Monday at 7:00 PM, or earlier if clubs fill up. Registration is first come, first served, and once a club reaches capacity, the form will automatically close. The Google Form link will be emailed to all families tomorrow at 7:00 PM. We are thrilled to offer the following clubs:

  • Soccer (Ages 6 and up)

  • Cheer (Grades 2–5)

  • Science (2nd Grade only)

  • Kind Baby Hawks (Ages 4 & 5)

  • Kickboxing (All Students)

  • VEX Robotics (Kindergarten–2nd Grade)

Thank you for your continued support in making these opportunities possible for our students!

about 1 month ago, Community Schools
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
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