Spotsylvania County School Board Policy EBCD states, “The Superintendent or his/her designee may order the closing, a delay in opening, or the early dismissal of any or all schools to protect the safety and welfare of the students and staff.”

Many staff members and community organizations are involved in deciding to close schools or delay school openings. On mornings when inclement weather, such as snow or ice, is expected or possible, Spotsylvania County Schools’ Inclement Weather Team takes action.

The county has been divided into six regions for observation. Before 4:30 am, representatives for each region begin checking weather reports and road conditions. The Inclement Weather Team remains in constant contact during road and school parking lot checks. The superintendent is informed about the weather conditions and decides by 5:30 am. At that time, the decision to close or delay the opening of schools was relayed to designated radio and television stations and posted on the Division’s website, ETV, the Division's Twitter and Facebook sites, and SpotsyAlert.

If the decision is to delay school openings, the Inclement Weather Team continues to check road conditions and monitor weather forecasts. Reports received from VDOT, the sheriff’s department, and surrounding school divisions will continue to be monitored. Depending on weather conditions, it may be determined that the two-hour delay is closing.

The Countywide SpotsyAlert system requires you to register to receive notifications.

Full instructional days missed due to inclement weather will be made up according to the plan included in the SCPS Instructional Calendar.

Student safety is our priority – should your student drive during inclement weather?
Many students do not know how hazardous road conditions are due to inexperienced driving. Please consider your child's safety when deciding whether he/she drives to school or takes the bus. Our school bus drivers are experienced, and their safety record is extremely good. Parents are urged to encourage their students to ride the bus when the school operates on a delayed opening.

Bus stop information can be found by clicking here.