Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) has announced the closure of all schools and offices for tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. The decision, which affects over 23,000 students and 31 schools across the county, was shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The post reads:
“All Spotsylvania County Public Schools campuses and offices are closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. All school sponsored activities including student externships are cancelled. School employees: Code 0 – no employees report.”
The closure also halts all school-sponsored activities, including student externships, for the day. No details regarding the reason for the closure were provided in the announcement.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest school systems in the region, with a diverse student population spanning elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialty and alternative education programs.
For updates on reopening and any additional information, families and staff are encouraged to monitor SCPS’s social media platforms and official website.
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