Fairfax Co. Schools Alter Schedule, Thursday Start Time

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Fairfax County Public Schools has made a decision concerning school activities on Wednesday night and when students will be going to school on Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the region from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday. Forecasters anticipate a mix of light freezing rain, sleet, and snow starting Wednesday evening. That precipitation could transition into a steady freezing rain Wednesday night.

All athletics and activities scheduled in Fairfax County public schools or on school grounds must be completed by 9 p.m. on Wednesday:

• extracurricular activities
• interscholastic contests
• team practices
• recreation programs and community use by outside groups not affiliated with FCPS

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In addition, all Fairfax County public schools and offices will open two hours late

Central offices will open to the public at 10 a.m.

• Morning preschool (special education) classes are canceled.
• Afternoon preschool classes start on their regular schedule.
• Full-day preschool (special education) and Early Head Start/Pre-K classes start two hours later than the regular schedule.
• Morning field trips are canceled.
• Morning transportation for high school academy classes is canceled. Transportation will be provided for academy classes that start after 12:45 p.m.
• Adult High School and GED courses will start two hours late.
• Adult and Community Education (ACE) classes will start on time.
• Homebound and home-based instruction will begin at 10 a.m.
• School Age Child Care (SACC) centers will open at 8 a.m.