Anne Arundel Co. Schools Change Status For Jan. 29, 30

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — As crews continue work among frigid temperatures to clear school access, side streets and bus stops across the county, Anne Arundel County Public Schools will operate virtually on Thursday, Jan. 29, and Friday, Jan. 30.

Classes were canceled and all buildings closed Monday through Wednesday in the aftermath of the weekend snowstorm amid brutal cold.

Shortly after noon Wednesday, the school system announced the plan for virtual instruction the last two days of the school week.

Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers, beginning at 9 or 9:15 a.m., as listed on schedules 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 Thursday and Friday.

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, Jan. 31.

Related: Town-By-Town MD Snow Totals Released: How Much Did You Get?

Changes to school schedules caused by inclement weather or other emergency conditions are announced:

• On the AACPS Alerts automated telephone, email, and text message notification system. Email and text messages are sent as soon as possible after decisions are made. Phone calls on the same morning of a schedule alteration are sent beginning at 5:30 a.m. When decisions are made the night before a school day, calls are sent as soon as possible.
• On the free AACPS mobile app (available in Apple and Google Play stores)
• On this website Alert Banner (pop-up activated for urgent messages)
• On AACPS' social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) as well as on all school-specific web pages
• On major area radio and television stations

Other weather-related resources:

• Anne Arundel County Government snow removal process
• City of Annapolis snow removal process