4:15 p.m., 1/21/25: Anne Arundel County Public Schools will operate on a normal schedule for all students and staff on Wednesday, January 22.
Families are encouraged to take steps to ensure students are appropriately dressed for the extremely cold temperatures that are forecast for Wednesday morning. Information from the Anne Arundel County Department of Health related to handling the cold temperatures appropriately can be found through this link or at www.aacps.org. Those precautions include layered clothing and appropriate attire to ensure that hands, faces, and skin are covered.
Families of students who walk to school should consider making arrangements to drive or have their students driven to school.
Thank you.
5:30 p.m., 1/20/25: Out of an abundance of caution, AACPS employees will report to their work locations two hours later than normal on Tuesday, January 21. Employees scheduled to take part in professional development meetings should contact the organizer of their meeting for updated information.
Unit III employees will receive reporting requirements for Tuesday, January 21, in a separate message.
No decision has been made on the status of school system operations for Wednesday, January 22.
Have you registered for the Family Wellness Forum? The Family Wellness Forum is 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
Help the students and families of @LASchools by contributing to the @AACountySchools #LiftLA campaign today! Details: www.aacps.org/liftLA. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily @LAUSDsup
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
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced the #LiftLA campaign, which will raise funds to assist the students and families of the Los Angeles Unified School District impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Info: www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage.
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
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.
Theater for Change Night on 1/13/25 is an Informational Session for Constitutional Rights & Immigration. Please join us in a safe and supportive environment where we will share resources and provide information on Constitutional rights guaranteed to all people in the United States regardless of their citizenship. Doors open at 4:30 PM. This event will be 5:00-7:00 pm. Scan the QR Code and fill out the form to sign up!
166 Anne Arundel County Public Schools educators earn National Board Certification #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/1957495
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
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
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
On Monday Pre-K will have an Academic Enrichment Trip to Play Street Museum. All students must turn in a permission slip AND complete a waiver. Please copy and paste the web address below in a search engine and complete the needed wavier. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/64e2bea705e2a/web/
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.
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
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
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.
