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Updated: Area School Closures for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Caroline Street in Fredericksburg [Photo: Fredericksburg City Government]
Following Monday evening’s winter storm, school divisions across the region have announced closures for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to hazardous road conditions and ongoing winter weather concerns. Below is a roundup of closures and policies for the affected school systems:

Prince William County Public Schools

All schools and offices will be closed Code Red on Tuesday. Inclement Weather Employees are the exception and should follow their assigned schedule.

Stafford County Public Schools

Schools will be closed on Tuesday due to adverse weather and an extended winter storm warning. All activities and events scheduled for the day are canceled. Tuesday was originally a professional learning day, so students were not scheduled to attend.

Manassas City Public Schools

Schools and offices will be closed Tuesday. Code BLUE is in effect for employees.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Schools will be closed, and buildings will remain closed as crews work on clearing parking lots and sidewalks. Essential personnel will be contacted by their supervisors for report times.

Manassas Park City Schools Closure for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

All Manassas Park City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to snowy conditions. **Code RED** is in effect for employees.

King George County Schools

Schools will be closed Tuesday. Code 1 is in effect for 12-month employees.

Fairfax County Public Schools

All schools and central offices will be closed on Tuesday.

University of Mary Washington

All UMW campuses, including Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Dahlgren, will be closed all day Tuesday following the January 6 snowstorm.

Germanna Community College: Due to inclement weather, all Germanna locations will be closed on Tuesday, January 7.

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Code Purple for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All NOVA campuses are operating virtually, with classes and services available online only.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools

All schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Code 1 is in effect—essential personnel should report to perform emergency services as necessary. All school-sponsored activities, including student externships, are canceled.

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