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Weather Pushes Cool Schools Polar Bear Plunges to Feb. 4–5

The change follows a weather forecast that prompted Special Olympics Maryland to adjust on-site operations for safety.

Feb. 01, 2024: The Arundel High School team waves a flag at the High School Plunge at 11am. Students from All over Maryland came to Sandy Point State Park to take part in the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge Cool Schools Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
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Overview

  • Special Olympics Maryland confirmed to WBAL-TV on Jan. 26 that the student-focused plunges are moving to next week.
  • Maryland Cool Schools will run on Feb. 4 and Anne Arundel Cool Schools on Feb. 5 at Sandy Point State Park.
  • The rescheduled school events will not include entertainment or hospitality tents, with a quick arrive–plunge–depart format.
  • Police & Public Safety (noon) and Corporate (3:30 p.m.) plunges remain scheduled for Jan. 30, with Maryland plunges at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Jan. 31.
  • The RPCS/St. E's plunge and the Allegis Plunge are set to proceed on Feb. 3.