Here’s the latest on school closures and delays across the region:
Prince William County
Prince William County Schools (PWCS) will start two hours late on Friday, January 10. All bus routes will also be adjusted by two hours. Parents are encouraged to check with their school for specific bell times and use the Here Comes the Bus app for bus arrival updates. Due to an expected increase in drop-offs, families are asked to be patient with staff and plan for additional time during arrival.
Stafford County
Stafford County Schools will be closed for students on Friday, January 10. All activities and events scheduled for Friday and Saturday are canceled.
- Emergency personnel are expected to report on time.
- 12-month employees will report at 10 a.m. with liberal leave authorized.
- Licensed employees will have a workday starting at 10 a.m.
Free meals will be provided to all Stafford students aged 18 and under at the following locations:
- Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School
- Rocky Run Elementary School
- Edward E. Drew Middle School
Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include take-home breakfasts. Students are welcome regardless of meal eligibility status.
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10.
- Essential personnel should report at 8 a.m.
- 12-month employees report at 10 a.m.
- Teachers and certificated employees (excluding 12-month employees) will have a flexible workday, either working remotely or at school starting at 10 a.m.
Manassas Park
All Manassas Park City Schools will open two hours late on Friday, January 10.
Spotsylvania County
Friday, January 10, will be a Teacher Work Day for Spotsylvania County Public Schools. No students will report to school, and all student after-school activities are canceled.
King George County
King George County Schools will be closed Friday, January 10, due to adverse road conditions and inclement weather.
- 12-month employees will operate under Code 2 with a report time of 10 a.m.
Fairfax County
All Fairfax County public schools and school offices will open two hours late on Friday, January 10.
- Central offices will open at 10 a.m.
- SACC centers will open at 8 a.m.
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