Fairfax County Schools Make Weather Adjustments For Feb. 19

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — As inclement weather conditions linger, Fairfax County Public Schools will hold virtual learning but close buildings on Friday.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect through 6 a.m. Friday. The school district's operating decision follows the closing of school buildings and suspension of virtual learning on Thursday. On Friday, students will have synchronous (teacher-led) instruction.

School work spaces for instruction will not be available for instruction. Teachers, instructional assistants, and other staff employed for less than 12 months should work from home. School office and central office staff who can work from home should do so or follow supervisor's directions for in-person work. For staff who have vaccination appointments, check their emails and the Inova website for updates.

Grab and go meal distributions will happen from noon to 2 p.m. Bus routes delivering meals will run two hours later than the normal schedule.

The following activities are canceled on school grounds:

• appointments for in-person assessments and interventions
• extracurricular activities
• interscholastic contests
• team practices
• field trips
• middle school after-school programs
• professional learning and training courses
• adult and community education classes
• recreation programs and community use by outside groups not affiliated with FCPS
• Supporting Return to School (SRS) programs
• Public school bus support for non-school programs