Get to know the closing and delayed opening codes used in PWCS to explain how the weather affects schools and activities.
"All Prince William County Public Schools and Offices will be closed Code Red."
"All Prince William County Public Schools will be closed Code Green."
*The Superintendent has the authority to delay the reporting time of all school division employees.
"All Prince William County Public Schools are operating on Code Orange."
"All Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late."
*Parents/guardians, please do not bring students to school early when a delayed opening is in effect because school staff members may also be delayed in getting to school.
*Parents/guardians have the option to not send their child to school if they consider roads/sidewalks in their area unsafe for travel. Student absences will be marked as excused once the absence is reported by a parent/guardian. Students will not be penalized academically; however, students are expected to make up all assignments.
"All Prince William County Public Schools will close two hours early today."
"All Prince William County Public Schools will close one hour early today."
Early Closing (One-Hour)
"All activities scheduled in Prince William County Public Schools or on school grounds for this afternoon and evening are canceled."
"All activities scheduled in Prince William County Public Schools or on school grounds for this weekend are canceled due to expected inclement weather conditions."
"All activities scheduled in Prince William County Public Schools or on school grounds for Saturday are canceled due to expected inclement weather conditions."
"All activities scheduled in Prince William County Public Schools or on school grounds for Sunday are canceled due to expected inclement weather conditions."