MCPS is monitoring this week’s winter weather. Rain and a little snow are expected early Tuesday. Stay tuned and check your email and the MCPS homepage for updates.

WEATHER ALERT: After reviewing the most current forecast, FCPS will open on time today, December 2. See full message at fcps.edu.

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❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 All Fairfax County public schools and central offices will open two hours late on Friday, December 5.  Details: fcps.edu

WEATHER ALERT FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 All athletics and activities scheduled in Fairfax County public schools or on school grounds on Sunday, December 14, must begin after 12 p.m. Details: fcps.edu

Hope you enjoyed the break… We’ll see you bright and early, MCPS ❄️⏰

WEATHER ALERT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 24-25, 2026 All activities scheduled in FCPS schools or on school grounds are canceled beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and all day Sunday, January 24-25, 2026. Details: fcps.edu

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026 All Fairfax County public schools and central offices are closed on MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026. Details: fcps.edu

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 All Fairfax County public schools and central offices are closed on TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026.  Details: fcps.edu

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 All Fairfax County public schools are closed on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026. Central and school offices will open 2 hours late. Details: fcps.edu

Quarter 2 Updates: Quarter 2 ends Tues., Feb. 3. Assessments and semester classes continue through Feb. 3. Staff Development Day (Jan. 29) and Teacher Workday (Jan. 30) remain as scheduled. Read the full message from Dr. Reid: fcps.edu/news/fcps-end-…

WEATHER ALERT FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026. All Fairfax County public schools and facilities will be closing at 6 P.M. on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026. All activities must be completed by 6 p.m. or canceled. Details: fcps.edu

WEATHER ALERT FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 Friday, January 30, is a scheduled teacher workday, so students do not have school. All FCPS fields and outdoor facilities are closed but buildings remain open for community use. Meal Kits are available. Details: fcps.edu

FCPS will remain closed tomorrow, Monday, February 2.

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 Due to ongoing weather safety concerns, classes are canceled for students on Monday, February 2. All Fairfax County public schools and offices will open on time. Details: fcps.edu

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late on Tuesday, February 3. Updates available on the FCPS website (fcps.edu/alerts) and the FCPS mobile app (fcps.edu/app).

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late on Wednesday, February 4. Central and school offices open on time. Details: fcps.edu

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 All Fairfax County public schools will open two hours late on Thursday, February 5, and Friday, February 6, 2026. Central and school offices open on time. Details: fcps.edu

❄️ WEATHER ALERT FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 All Fairfax County public schools and offices will open on time Monday, February 9, 2026. Details: fcps.edu

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