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Manassas Park City Schools Closed January 6 Due to Snow

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas Park City Schools (MPCS) announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, citing snowy conditions as the reason for the closure.

The announcement on the division’s website stated, “All Manassas Park City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6th, due to snowy conditions. Code RED for employees.”

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Manassas City Public Schools Closed January 6 Due to Weather

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, due to forecasted inclement weather.

The announcement, shared on the district’s official account on X, formerly known as Twitter, noted, “Manassas City Public Schools will be closed Jan. 6, 2025, due to forecasted inclement weather. Code BLUE for employees.”

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Code Purple: Northern Virginia Community College Shifts to Online-Only Classes for January 6

By Uriah Kiser

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest community college in Virginia and one of the largest in the nation, has declared a “Code Purple” for Monday, January 6, 2025. All classes and services will be conducted online, with no in-person operations at any of the college’s six campuses or satellite centers.

The announcement, made on X, formerly known as Twitter, stated, “All #NOVA campuses are operating virtually. Classes and services are online only.” The move impacts more than 70,000 students enrolled across the college’s campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge.

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Fairfax County Public Schools Cancel Classes for January 6

By Uriah Kiser

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the largest school district in Virginia and one of the largest in the nation, announced the cancelation of all schools and central office operations for Monday, January 6, 2025. The closure impacts over 180,000 students and approximately 200 schools and centers across the district.

The announcement was made via the school district’s official account on X, formerly known as Twitter. In addition to the closure of schools, all activities scheduled to take place on school grounds are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, interscholastic contests, team practices, field trips, middle school after-school programs, professional learning and training courses, and recreation programs. Community use of school facilities by organizations unaffiliated with FCPS is also suspended.

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Germanna Community College Closes All Locations on January 6 Due to Weather

By Uriah Kiser

Germanna Community College has announced the closure of all its locations on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to anticipated inclement weather. The announcement on the school’s website states: “Due to anticipated inclement weather, all Germanna locations will be closed on Monday, January 6.”

Serving more than 12,000 students annually, Germanna operates multiple campuses and centers across Virginia, including locations in Fredericksburg, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Stafford, and Caroline. The college provides a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, certifications, and workforce training, to meet the needs of its diverse student body.

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools Closed Monday, January 6, 2025

By Uriah Kiser

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:

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Fredericksburg City Public Schools Cancels Classes Due to Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) has announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, due to the impending winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions to the area. The announcement was made on the school division’s official account on X, formerly Twitter.

“Fredericksburg City Public Schools will extend winter break by one day. This means all buildings will be closed on Monday, January 6. Tuesday, January 7, will be a staff workday. Students will report to school on Wednesday, January 8,” the statement read.

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University of Mary Washington Closed for January 6 Due to Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser
University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]

Regular classes will begin on Monday, January 13. In an earlier version of this post, we incorrectly reported that classes would be canceled on Monday, January 6.

The Sunday, January 5, 2024 message stated:

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King George County Schools Cancel Classes for January 6 Due to Weather

By Uriah Kiser

King George County Public Schools announced that all schools in the division will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, in anticipation of inclement weather. The announcement was made via X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns for the safety of students and staff.

The message stated:

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Stafford County Public Schools Cancels Classes for Monday, January 6, Due to Winter Weather

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) has announced the closure of all schools and buildings for Monday, January 6, 2025, due to the forecast of snow and ice overnight. This decision also extends to canceling all activities and events scheduled for Monday.

SCPS, one of Virginia’s largest school divisions, serves approximately 31,000 students across 33 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools. The division emphasized that safety remains the top priority, urging residents to stay off the roads if possible.

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