Alexandria City Public Schools will open with a two-hour delay on Thursday (Jan. 9).
The announcement from Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt was made on Wednesday night.
Students haven’t returned to in-person class since winter break started on Dec. 20. After Monday’s snowstorm, school was called off that day and Tuesday, with ACPS transitioning to virtual learning on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service says that there is a slight winter storm threat Saturday into Sunday.
According to ACPS:
Dear Alexandria City Public Schools Families and Staff,
All Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) schools and all offices will open with a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 9, 2025 due to below freezing temperatures this evening and the potential for ice on roadways.
Students in Grades Pre-K-12 should report to school two hours later than regular opening time. Students who ride the bus to school should report to their bus stop in the morning two hours later than their regularly scheduled pickup time.
The Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) will operate on the same delayed opening schedule for all ACPS schools. Morning Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs are canceled for tomorrow, January 9, 2025. Afternoon ECSE will report at the regular opening time and will be dismissed at the regular time.
All essential personnel, including building engineers, custodians, maintenance shop employees and security staff must still report to their work location at their normal time if safe to do so based on weather conditions. Please contact your direct supervisor for reporting instructions.
All non-essential personnel should report two hours later than their regularly scheduled time.
Visit the ACPS website for the most up-to-date information.
Thank you and please use caution on your way to school and work.
Sincerely,
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt
Superintendent
Alexandria City Public Schools
