Parents and students are requested not to call schools, school officials, or radio and television stations to find out if schools are being closed. It is essential that these telephone lines be kept open to enable schools and stations to receive notification about school closings. Parents may call (703) 791-2776 to hear a recorded message on school closing information.  Also, the Prince Willam County Public Schools Home Page will provide an announcement when a closing occurs or sign up for PWCPS E-News on the Web page. For more details about the school closing policies during inclement weather go to School Closing Information.

A decision to close or open schools in cases of severe weather is based on the condition of the roads and the weather forecast at the time the decision is made. Weather can deteriorate or improve between the time the decision is made and the time children would normally leave for school. Road conditions may look normal in one area of the County but may be hazardous in another area. 

Occasionally individual schools must close because of other emergencies, such as power outages. Efforts will be made to notify parents and the public. However, parents should plan in advance to have a place for their children to stay in case schools are closed early.