Ahead of severe storms expected to hit Maryland Monday afternoon, schools are prepping for delays and closures.
Anne Arundel County - Due to the forecast for severe and dangerous weather, including potential tornadoes in the afternoon, all schools will close 2 hours early on Monday, March 16. There will be no afternoon half-day ECSE programs, no afternoon CAT Center programs, and no JROTC programs. In addition, all school field trips for Monday, March 16, are canceled.
Students will be transported home via normal routes at dismissal times that are two hours earlier than normal. All activities beyond the regular school day, including magnet extended day programs, extracurricular activities and all Evening High School classes, will be canceled on Monday, March 16.
For the status of activities sponsored by agencies other than Anne Arundel County Public Schools, please check with those agencies.
Baltimore City Public Schools - Pursuant to concerns raised regarding tomorrow's forecasted storm by the Governor's and Mayor's Offices, Baltimore City Public Schools will release two hours early tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026. Central Office staff may complete the last two hours of their workday remotely.
Baltimore County Public Schools - All BCPS schools and offices will close three hours early tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026. Afternoon prekindergarten classes and all afterschool and evening activities are canceled. Families are encouraged to monitor the weather and take precautions as the storm system moves through the region.
Harford County Public Schools - Due to the forecasted weather, Harford County Public Schools, schools and offices, will close 3 hours early Monday, March 16, 2026. We will re-evaluate in the morning and will update if any additional changes to the schedule are necessary.
Howard County public schools - will close 3 HOURS early Monday, March 16 due to forecasted severe weather with damaging winds and possibility of tornadoes. Students will be dismissed per the unscheduled early closings departure method provided by parents/guardians in Family File. Details for staff can be found online.
Please note the following:
- Field Trips: All full- and partial-day field trips are canceled.
- After Care: All afternoon childcare programs in HCPSS schools, sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks, are canceled.
- Pre-K/RECC: All afternoon sessions of half-day Pre-K and RECC are canceled.
- ARL: There will be no afternoon ARL classes and those students instead will report to their home school.
- HCC: If Howard Community College is open as scheduled, HCPSS students who are enrolled at HCC and cannot attend due to a lack of transportation should notify their professors immediately using their MyHCC email or Canvas. HCC operating status information can be found online.
- Student Activities: All afternoon and evening activities involving HCPSS students and staff are canceled.
- Use of Facilities: All community-sponsored programs in HCPSS buildings are canceled. Check with your organization for details on relocation or rescheduling.
