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Fairfax County Public Schools Cancel Classes for January 6

Published January 5, 2025 at 4:30PM

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.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 4:30PM | Updated January 5, 2025 at 4:51PM

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.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools Closed Monday, January 6, 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 3:02PM

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:

Fredericksburg City Public Schools Cancels Classes Due to Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 2:32PM | Updated January 5, 2025 at 2:58PM

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.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 12:23PM | Updated January 5, 2025 at 6:45PM

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:

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 12:20PM | Updated January 5, 2025 at 2:59PM

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.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 12:12PM | Updated January 5, 2025 at 3:00PM

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.

Winter Storm Warning Update: Significant Snowfall Coming to the Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 9:08AM

Residents across the area are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to bring significant snowfall beginning this evening and continuing into Tuesday. The National Weather Service has upgraded Winter Storm Watches to Warnings, signaling potential snow accumulations of 5 inches or more in many areas.

Current Conditions

Winter Storm Warning: 5 to 12 Inches of Snow Expected Across Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 4, 2025 at 4:43PM

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for portions of Washington, D.C., central Maryland, and northern Virginia. The warning is effective from 10 p.m. Sunday, January 5, through 1 a.m. Tuesday, January 7.

The National Weather Service said we should expect:

Stafford Board of Supervisors Censures Monica Gary Amid Controversy Over Library Board Removal

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 18, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated December 19, 2024 at 2:36PM

Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary, who represents the Aquia District, was formally censured by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for her role in the removal of Mary Becelia from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board of Trustees. The board accused Gary of providing misleading information that led to the unjust ousting of Becelia and violating the board’s Code of Performance. As part of her punishment, Gary was removed from all board assignments and committee appointments.

The censure resolution, passed by a 5-0 vote with one abstention, stated that Gary’s actions were “political in nature” and aimed at securing support from the Stafford Democratic Committee for her 2025 re-election bid. Gary, a one-term supervisor who ran without political affiliation, has announced her intention to seek another term representing the Aquia District.