PWCS Code Red Jan. 7 - Schools closed for students and employees

Prince William County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 01/06/2025 03:03 PM EST

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Due to poor road conditions and forecast additional winter weather this evening, all Prince William County Public Schools and Offices will be closed Code Red on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (exception: Inclement Weather Employees).

Code Red:

Schools closed for students and employees.

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, evening 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.

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.

More Information:

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services, and activities, nor tolerate bullying or harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies including Section 504 and Title IX

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