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Columbus Day: Which Schools are Open and Closed in Northern Virginia?

School systems are split on what to do with this holiday.

Nothing splits a community like the sort-of holiday on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015: Columbus Day.

Banks close, government offices close, schools close … wait, not all schools.

Here’s the rundown of public schools open and closed Monday in Northern Virginia.

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Closed:

  • Arlington Public Schools
  • Fairfax County Public Schools
  • Loudoun County Public Schools

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  • Alexandria City Public Schools
  • Prince William County Schools
  • Stafford County Schools

Open:

  • Fredericksburg City Schools
  • Manassas City Schools (Early Release)
  • Manassas Park Schools
  • Spotsylvania County Schools

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