Prince George's Schools Make Schedule Decision For Rest Of The Week

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Officials have extended the school closure this week to stretch through Friday. Both school buildings and offices are closed. Emergency personnel are to report to work still.

Meals for families will be distributed at five locations on Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:

• Drew-Freeman Middle School
• Fairmont Heights High School
• Greenbelt Middle School
• Laurel High School
• Surrattsville High School

School officials announced Sunday that schools and offices would be closed Monday, and teachers had a virtual self-directed professional day to complete end of quarter grade reporting, planning and other professional duties. The school district also cancelled all weekend activities and facility use on Sunday. School has been canceled every day since then.

Emergency weather plans process

When it snows or the roads are icy, the school district recommends families listen to the radio or watch the news for notification of school closings or delays.

The superintendent generally makes decision concerning early morning school closings or delayed openings prior to 5 a.m. An announcement is then provided to 38 radio stations and eight television stations in the Washington metropolitan area. The goal is to contact the stations in time for early morning broadcasts that begin between 5 and 6 a.m.

When schools are closed early or all day, all evening activities are cancelled and school buildings are not available for after-school activities by other private or public organizations. When schools have a two-hour delayed opening time, all half-day programs are cancelled.

Ways to stay informed

• PGCPS website (www.pgcps.org)
• Social media sites (facebook.com/pgcps, Twitter and Instagram: @PGCPS)
• PGCPS-TV (Comcast Channel 96 or Verizon FIOS Channel 38)
• Local media outlets for updates
• E-alerts through SchoolMessenger
• PGCPS Weather Line 301-952-6000 (option “1”)