FCPS Schools Closed Thursday, January 9, 2025. Offices Open by 10 a.m.
Hello FCPS Staff and Families,
As we navigate through another day of cold weather and icy roads, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your patience as we work to reopen our schools to students and staff. I also remain inspired by our outstanding custodial, facilities, transportation, and grounds crews who continue to work around the clock to ensure the safety of our schools and vehicles.
I want to provide an update on tomorrow’s school status. The Virginia Department of Transportation has been prioritizing clearing secondary roads, however clearing bus stops and sidewalks has continued to be problematic. Many sidewalks and bus stops (we have 45,000 bus stops!) continue to be covered in snow. With that in mind, we feel that closing all Fairfax County public schools tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025, is the best decision until we can ensure safe travel to and from school.
While schools will be closed, school offices and central offices will open to the public at 10 a.m.
The following activities in schools and on school grounds are canceled:
- Extracurricular activities
- Interscholastic contests
- Team practices
- Field trips
- Middle school after-school programs
- Professional learning and training courses
- Adult High School and GED
- Adult and Community Education (ACE) classes
- Recreation programs and community use by outside groups not affiliated with FCPS
- School Age Child Care (SACC) centers are closed
Homebound and home-based instruction are canceled.
Please stay safe. We will update you regarding Friday’s status tomorrow and appreciate our shared interest in prioritizing student and staff safety.
Warmest regards,
Dr. Michelle Reid
Superintendent