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Updated: School Closings for Thursday, January 9, 2025

Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to icy road conditions and inclement weather. Here is the latest list of updates:

Prince William County Public Schools

On Thursday, January 9, all Prince William County Public Schools will be closed for students and teachers.

– All 250-day employees and all pay grade 13 and above report at 10 a.m.

Stafford County Public Schools

Schools will be closed for students on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

– Emergency personnel will report on time.

– All 12-month employees will report to work at 10 a.m. If you are unable to report to work safely, liberal leave is authorized.

– Thursday, January 9 will serve as a workday for all licensed employees beginning at 10 a.m. While buildings will be open to enable maintenance crews to clear any remaining snow and ice, telework is permitted and encouraged where duties allow.

Manassas City Public Schools

Manassas City Public Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to hazardous road conditions.
– Code BLUE for employees.

Manassas Park City Schools

Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to icy conditions.
– Code RED for employees.

Fairfax County Public Schools
All Fairfax County Public Schools are closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
– School offices and central offices will open to the public at 10 a.m.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

  • Essential workers should report at 8 a.m.
  • 12-month employees should report at 10 a.m.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Spotsylvania County Public Schools are closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to icy road conditions.

  • Code 2: 12-month employees report two hours late as safety permits.
  • Essential personnel will report at specified times.
  • All school-sponsored activities and student externships are canceled

King George County Public Schools

King George County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to adverse road conditions and inclement weather.

  • Code 2: 12-month employees report at 10 a.m.
  • Liberal leave will be in effect.

We’ll update this post with additional school closures and delays as they are announced.

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