MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) was the first school system in the DMV to announce a third consecutive snow day this week, canceling all schools and offices through Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Areas across the D.C. area received more than 5 inches of snow Monday (some much more than that) as the storm passed through, leaving icy, hazardous conditions. As a result, many school systems around the DMV have announced school closures on Monday, Tuesday and – now – Wednesday.
In its third “Code Red” activation this week, MCPS said emergency personnel should report on time on Wednesday. All other activities, including field trips, athletic practices and events in school and on school grounds were canceled.
Though surrounding counties announced closures, DC Public Schools said that students in the District would return to class as scheduled.
School Closings and Delays for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia