Snow Means Schedule Change For Prince William County Schools

Woodbridge VA

31 January, 2021

5:04 PM

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WOODBRIDGE, VA — Prince William County Schools is dealing with a winter storm that is expected to bring 4 to 6 inches of snow to the area by Tuesday morning. In anticipation of predicted, but rapidly-changing inclement weather conditions, all Prince William County Public Schools, offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 1. Code red for students and employees, except for inclement weather staffers. A code red in the district means: Schools and offices are closed.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, night school classes, and recreational programs scheduled in school buildings.Students may use the day optionally to catch-up or voluntarily work on assignments already assigned.Related: Share Your Jan. 31 Snow Day Photos From Virginia Employees Employees do not report for work UNLESS declared inclement weather employees. Those designated as inclement weather personnel will report at times specified to perform essential duties as dictated by the event. Refer to Reg 404.04-1 for more information on Inclement Weather Employees.Teaching staff may voluntarily elect, but are not required, to employ "telework" or other work-at-home strategies to enter data, grade student papers, or otherwise supplement their normal work efforts (per Regulation 561-1, "Telework"). Time spent in this manner is strictly voluntary and shall not be counted against contract hours or otherwise compensated.All professional development activities including virtual are canceled.See Also: NoVA, DC Snowfall Estimates Increase, Winter Driving Tips