Montgomery County schools close through Thursday due to severe winter weather

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has declared a CODE RED alert, resulting in the closure of all schools and offices for an extended period due to severe winter weather conditions. This closure, which began on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, has been extended to Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29. The decision to close schools and offices was made to ensure the safety of students and staff while snow and ice removal efforts continue across the county.

The MCPS system follows a uniform procedure to close all schools in response to emergency conditions, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff who attend both public and non-public schools and receive transportation services from Montgomery County. The closure affects all activities, field trips, and programs in schools and on school grounds, including athletic practices and events.

MCPS has also advised that any vehicles left on school properties after 2 PM will be towed, and the public is encouraged to stay informed about the latest updates through official channels.

This extended closure is a result of the severe winter storm that has impacted the region, making it unsafe for transportation and outdoor activities. The decision to close schools and offices was made based on current inclement weather conditions and the time expected to complete snow and ice removal.

The closure affects not only students but also staff, who have been advised to stay home until further notice. The county government has also declared a similar closure, ensuring that public facilities and services are also suspended during this period.

However, the closure of MCPS schools and offices does not necessarily mean the cancellation of community use activities in schools. Cancellation of community use activities in schools does not necessarily include the cancellation of the above-mentioned government facilities, which occurs infrequently.

The MCPS system has a well-established protocol for handling emergency situations, including inclement weather. The school system maintains a uniform procedure to close all schools, ensuring a quick response to emergency conditions and protecting the safety and well-being of students and staff.

In addition to the closure of schools and offices, the county government has also declared a similar closure, ensuring that public facilities and services are also suspended during this period. The MCPS system has a well-established protocol for handling emergency situations, including inclement weather. The school system maintains a uniform procedure to close all schools, ensuring a quick response to emergency conditions and protecting the safety and well-being of students and staff.

As of January 28, MCPS has not provided an exact date for reopening, but the public is advised to stay tuned for further updates. The school system is committed to ensuring the safety of students and staff and will continue to monitor the weather conditions closely.