PWC, Manassas Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Third Day

MANASSAS, VA — The return from winter break has been delayed once again at Prince William County Public Schools and Manassas City Public Schools.

For a third consecutive day, PWCS will close schools on Wednesday, Jan. 8. PWCS said the closure will give additional time for VDOT to clear neighborhood roads and make them safe for buses.

Virtual classes will not be held, and School Age Child Care program will be closed. School activities are canceled, including non-school activities on campuses. Students have the option of using the day to catch up or work on assignments.

The school district will follow a code green, with 250-day employees and employees at pay grade 13 and above reporting at 10 a.m. Teachers may voluntarily work at home. Employees may request leave in the event of extreme weather or conditions affecting safely getting to work.

Manassas City Public Schools cited hazardous road conditions as a reason for closing on Wednesday. Employees will follow a code blue. Manassas Park Public Schools will close Wednesday due to snow and ice on sidewalks and walkways.

According to the National Weather Service, overnight temperatures could hit the teens overnight and remain below freezing Wednesday.