Prince William County Schools Decide On Classes For Jan. 30

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Due to ongoing concerns about walking conditions and student safety in the county, all Prince William County Public Schools will remain closed, or Code Green, on Friday, Jan. 30.

Under a Code Green:

• Schools are closed. Offices are closed to the public.
• Virtual classes are canceled.
• The School Age Child Care (SACC) program will not open.
• All school activities (day and evening) are canceled, including field trips, team practices, club meetings, interscholastic contests, and athletic contests.
• All non-school activities (day and evening) are canceled, including Adult Education, evening school classes, community use, and recreational programs scheduled in school buildings.
• Students may use the day optionally to catch up or voluntarily work on assignments already assigned.

According to district officials, all 250-day classified employees and school-based/central office administrators are to report for work at 10 a.m.

More information can be found on the district's website.

"While we are planning for a full return to in-person learning on Monday, Feb. 2, please note that temperatures over the weekend are expected to be well below freezing and will cause poor walking conditions to persist," district officials said. "Any additional loss of instructional time may necessitate the implementation of a virtual teacher workday and/or the use of virtual learning for students (Code Orange) next week."

Additional information regarding the plan for reopening on Monday, Feb. 2, will be shared with staff and families over the weekend.

Nearby districts are also changing schedules as communities deal with the aftermath of last weekend's winter storm:

Manassas City Public Schools

Due to inclement weather conditions, all Manassas City Public Schools and offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 30. District officials said Friday is a Code Blue for employees.

Manassas Park City Schools

All Manassas Park City Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 30, due to final clearing of walkways and sidewalks. District officials said Friday is a Code Red for employees.

MPCS will distribute free meal kits on Friday through the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Meal kits will include food for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks per child up to the age of 18.

Meal kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following location:

• Manassas Park Middle School, 8202 Euclid Ave.