Alexandria Schools Decide Status For Feb. 23

ALEXANDRIA, VA — As rains shifts to snow, Alexandria City Public Schools has announced a two-hour delay in classes on Monday, Feb. 23.

The district said Sunday on social media: "All schools and offices will open with a two-hour delay on Feb. 23, 2026. All students should report to school or the bus stop two hours later than normal. All non-essential personnel should report two hours later than their regularly scheduled time."

A winter weather advisory is in place from 5 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday for the District of Columbia, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. according to the National Weather Service.

Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches is expected with localized amounts around 5 inches, the NWS said. Look for northwest winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph overnight through Monday.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

For additional information on how ACPS makes inclement weather decisions, visit the Inclement Weather Decisions and Communications: 2025-26 School Year webpage.

How School Cancelations Are Determined

Staff and families should be prepared for virtual synchronous learning for students in grades three to 12 when there is a school closure due to inclement weather due to the school year calendar not allowing for any traditional snow days.

Students in grades K-2 will not take home Chromebooks during inclement weather events. K-2 students will bring home library books to read and receive choice board activities from their homeroom teacher for completion when schools are closed due to inclement weather conditions.

More information will be shared if schools need to close for more than one day. Please know that the school division will monitor any power outages and any other unforeseen circumstances prior to making a final decision.

When inclement weather — such as snow, ice or extreme cold temperatures — occurs, and buses cannot safely transport students to and from school, it may be necessary for ACPS to close school buildings and provide at-home virtual instruction under these circumstances. In addition, if conditions are too extreme for student walkers to make it to school safely, or too dangerous for staff to travel, the decision to provide at-home virtual instruction may also be made.

The school district said it works in conjunction with the City of Alexandria emergency management staff to assess road and public sidewalk conditions and include school personnel in inspecting the conditions of bus travel routes, ACPS parking lots and bus lanes.

Families and staff will receive regular updates via the ACPS website and ParentSquare.