School Closing Details in Manassas

MANASSAS, VA- It’s that time of year to dust off the winter coats and make sure those snow boots still fit the kids. It’s also time to review the City of Manassas School’s school closing policy.

The decision to close or delay school opening should come prior to 5:30 a.m., with local media alerted in advance of broadcasts at 6 a.m.

More info from Manassas Schools:

SCHOOL CLOSED - CODE GRAY

All classes and school activities (day and evening), including AlphaBEST SAC, adult education classes and recreational programs are canceled. School buses will not operate. Rare exceptions may be made for important activities that cannot be rescheduled. All exceptions will be approved by the Superintendent/designee.

SCHOOL CLOSED - CODE BLUE

All classes and school activities (day and evening), including AlphaBEST SAC, adult education classes and recreational programs are canceled. The school system is closed down.

2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING

• Elementary, intermediate, middle school, and high school students arrive two hours late.
• Morning buses will be two hours late. Students will use regular bus stops unless noted otherwise.
• Field trips may be canceled pending weather conditions.
• Athletic trips may be approved by Superintendent/designee and Director of Transportation on a case-by-case basis pending assessment of road conditions and weather predictions.
• Lunch will be served at all schools.

EARLY CLOSING

When schools are closed early because of emergency conditions:

• Students will be dismissed early as determined by the Superintendent/designee.
• After school program will not be open.
• Lunch will be served unless notified otherwise by the Superintendent/designee.

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