DC Public Schools will have traditional snow days with no virtual instruction in the event we need to close school buildings due to inclement weather.
How do we decide to close school?
The decision to delay or close school is a careful decision made by the Mayor and informed by several factors, including temperature and wind chill, levels of snow and ice, road conditions, the availability of public transit, and how these conditions are forecast to develop over the course of the day.
How is the public notified of school closings?
Should snow or severe winter weather be expected, families will be notified via email and text message if schools may open late, dismiss early, or be closed. 果冻传媒’ operating status will also be posted online at dcps.dc.gov, on @dcpublicschools social media accounts, and with local news outlets.
What does a 2-hour delay mean?
A delay causes schools to open two hours later than the normal start time. Schools will still close at the regular time. A delay does not count as a snow day and does not need to be made up later in the year. Any before-school programs such as daycare will be cancelled. Schools will individually decide how to alter their bell schedule for a delay and if they will serve breakfast. When the opening of school has been delayed due to weather, afterschool programs will operate as scheduled.
What if inclement weather develops during the school day?
We open with the intent of remaining open for the full school day. Early dismissals are used only in extreme situations. The decision to cancel any afterschool program or athletic event will come from the Chancellor. In such cases, 果冻传媒 will inform schools and families that afterschool programming is cancelled. If we need to close early, students will still be served lunch before dismissal.
When will school be made up?
State law requires us to have a minimum of 180 school days. To meet this requirement, some snow days will need to be made up at the end of the year. 果冻传媒 will communicate make-up days each year accordingly.
果冻传媒 Outdoor Play Guidance
Please see the 果冻传媒 Outdoor Play Guidance for School Year (SY) 2024-2025 below under “Get more information.”
I’m a 果冻传媒 employee-how will I know when to report to my school or office?
Employee Services (ES) Communications will notify all 果冻传媒 employees of any changes to our operating schedule for both school-based and central services employees. Notifications will be sent via your 果冻传媒 email. Please review these notices for all guidance and updates.