Here are the latest school closings for Thursday, January 29, 2026. We’ll post more as they come in.
PWCS Opens Two Hours Late
“All Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, January 29, 2026,” Prince William County Public Schools announced. “The two-hour delay will provide additional time for travel and for daylight conditions.”
“Facilities and custodial teams have actively cleared school lots and sidewalks; there will be reduced parking and sidewalk access due to snow piles from clearing efforts,” the school division stated. “Due to persistent freezing temperatures, some icy spots on parking lots and sidewalks may remain present until temperatures rise in the coming weeks.”
PWCS said parents and guardians may choose not to send their children to school if roads or sidewalks in their area are unsafe for travel. Officials also noted that pathways extending into or through neighborhoods are not part of school-based snow and ice treatment, and conditions may vary across the county.
Stafford Schools Closed Thursday
“Stafford Schools will be closed on Jan. 29 and all activities & events are cancelled,” Stafford County Public Schools reported from their official X account. “All 12-month employees should telework. Liberal leave is authorized.”
The closure applies to all schools in the district, with no classes or school-sponsored activities taking place Thursday. Twelve-month school division employees are expected to work remotely where possible, and liberal leave — allowing flexible use of leave time — has been authorized given weather and safety conditions.
Spotsylvania Schools Closed Thursday
“Due to icy conditions, all Spotsylvania County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026,” Spotsylvania County Public Schools announced. “12-Month Employees: Code 1 – essential personnel report to perform emergency services as necessary.”
The closure affects all schools and administrative offices across the county. Only designated essential personnel are required to report, following the school division’s Code 1 inclement weather protocol.
Fredericksburg Schools Closed Code Red
“All Fredericksburg City schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow on Code Red, Thursday, January 29, due to road, parking lot, and sidewalk conditions,” Fredericksburg City Public Schools announced. “Essential employees should report. 12-month employees should plan to work from home.”
“There will be meal distribution for students tomorrow, January 29, from 2-4pm at James Monroe High School,” the school division stated. “Students do not need to be present – only a parent or adult relative needs to provide a student’s name for meal pick up.”
FCPS said the Code Red closure will allow crews to continue snow and ice removal at school sites. Only essential employees are expected to report in person, with 12-month staff working remotely.
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