Fairfax County Public Schools Sends Out Weather Alert

The superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, Karen Garza, has sent out a note to families Thursday afternoon to give them a heads up about possible delays or closings due to the weather forecast of a wintry mix for Friday morning for Northern Virginia.

Here’s the announcement:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

At this time, we anticipate an on-time start for school tomorrow. However, the National Weather Service is forecasting the likelihood of a wintry mix of precipitation in our area which could impact travel tomorrow morning. Please monitor the FCPS website and Facebook and Twitter accounts, plus local media, and expect to receive a Keep in Touch message should we need to cancel classes or start school two hours late. Any decision would be communicated to you by 5 a.m. Thank you for working with us as we continue to cope with weather conditions. Additionally, frequently asked questions with information regarding weather closing decisions can be found on our website at:http://www.fcps.edu/news/weatherfaq.shtml

Karen K. Garza, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools