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Quarter End

Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. School will end at 1:20 p.m. for all students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday.

See the complete school year calendar.

❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.

⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.

Winter Resources for Families

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!

We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.

Woodchuck Week

Our annual school spirit celebration, Woodchuck Week, is coming up from February 2 - 6. The festivities will include spirit days, arts and crafts, visits from our school mascot, and much more. 

Woodchuck Weed Spirit Days:

• Monday Feb. 2 - Woodchuck Day - Dress up in honor of our mascot
• Tuesday Feb. 3 - Hibernation Day - Wear your most comfy clothing!
• Wednesday Feb. 4 - Shadow Day - Students dress as teachers and staff. Staff dress like students.
• Thursday Feb. 5 - Superhero Day - Dress in a superhero shirt, or a costume! No masks, please.
• Friday Feb. 6 - Twin Day - Dress like your friends! The more alike, the better!

Family Science Night

• Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

• Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

• Location - Weyanoke Gym

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery and science learning! Try different hands-on activities related to science, technology, engineering and math! 

Brought to you by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation!

Click the video below to learn more about this event.