GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT – PREDICTED WINTER WEATHER – WEEKEND SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES CANCELED
Due to the predicted winter weather this weekend along with the declared "State of Emergency" for the entire state (all 95 counties) during this time, any/all school activities (athletic and/or extracurricular) are canceled Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Sunday, January 25, 2026. All school facilities will be closed to all activities from Saturday, January 24, 2026 through Sunday, January 25, 2026.
We will evaluate the weather and road conditions on Sunday, January 25, 2026, to determine the status of schools for Monday, January 26, 2026. An update on the status of schools for Monday, January 26, 2026, will be communicated by/before 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The safety of our students, employees, and families remain our top priority. This decision is being made based on the current information and out of an abundance of caution.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Stay safe.
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Additional Resources and Information
Link to Governor Lee’s Declaration of State of Emergency
Link to TEMA’s January 2026 Winter Weather webpage
Link to National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
ATTENTION: REVISED SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS CLOSED – THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE -- TWO (2) HOUR DELAY -- THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE OPEN BUT WILL BE DELAYED TWO (2) HOURS Tomorrow, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026.
All Schools and morning bus services will run TWO (2) HOURS LATER than the regularly scheduled time(s).
We will continue to evaluate the conditions of the roadways throughout the early morning hours. If an additional change in the status of schools is required due to existing or probable inclement weather conditions, communications will be initiated by/before 7:00 AM.
ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – EARLY DISMISSAL – ONE (1) HOUR – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL RELEASE ONE (1) HOUR EARLY TODAY, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025.
-K-8 Schools will dismiss at 2:00 PM
-High Schools will dismiss at 1:45 PM
All schools will release ONE (1) HOUR earlier than the regularly scheduled time(s).
All afternoon bus services will run ONE (1) HOUR earlier than the regularly scheduled time(s).
All After School Activities/Programs (including scheduled athletic events) are canceled this afternoon/evening.
Submission Deadline:
November 4, 2025
Only one submission per student
Design Requirements:
- Must be in landscape format
- Must fit or be scalable to 5x7 inches
How to Submit:
- All student art submissions must be turned in to their school's art teacher.
- Students will obtain further information from their art teacher.
Parent Awareness: Social Media Trends
Social media continues to grow in popularity, and with more time spent online, our teenagers are the most impacted. Platforms like TikTok are known for short videos and viral “challenges.” While some challenges may seem entertaining, others pose serious risks to young people.
🚨 Current TikTok Challenges to Be Aware Of:
Benadryl Challenge – taking several pills to experience a high (risk: overdose)
Outlet Challenge – placing a charger partially in an outlet to create sparks (risk: electrocution or fire)
Dusting Challenge – inhaling substances like cleaning spray for a high (risk: overdose)
👨👩👧👦 What Parents Can Do:
Monitor and limit access to social media and harmful items.
Talk with your child about the dangers of these challenges.
Model healthy decision-making skills.
Reach out to local supports if you have questions or concerns.
Together, we can help keep our students safe and encourage healthy, positive use of technology.
