DELAYED OPENING, EARLY CLOSING, CODE ORANGE PROCEDURES

 When the schools close for the entire day or when the opening is delayed, information is given to local radio and television stations to broadcast.  Parents may also call (703) 791-2776 for a recorded message about late school openings and closings.  In addition, parents can check the Prince William County School website at www.pwcs.edu.  In the event of an early school release due to bad weather or an emergency, the school uses School Status to notify parents.  Parents should prepare a backup plan and explain this plan to their child in the event an emergency arises, and the parent or emergency contact person is not at home or cannot be contacted.  A little advanced planning will be most helpful and appreciated.  Students do not report to school on Code Green, Code Orange, or Code Red Days.

 CODE ORANGE

• Will be used when weather conditions are marginal and impacting road or sidewalk safety conditions but are not so severe as to cause substantial impacts
• On such days, schools and offices are closed, buses will not operate
• Employees will work remotely, students will work synchronously (live instruction), and teachers will provide an instructional schedule for all students