Daniel Boone High School

ATTENTION: REVISED SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS CLOSED – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026

All WCS District Offices will be OPEN with a Two (2) Hour Delay.

Washington County Schools SACC (School-Age Child Care) Snow Day Services program will be OPEN to provide the service to registered families. Please note that this service is available only to students who have completed prior registration for Snow Day Services and have received confirmation of enrollment. The program will operate at Jonesborough Elementary School, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Everyone should expect and look forward to a return a regular schedule next week.

Additional Resources and Information
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Link to National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE -- TWO (2) HOUR DELAY -- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE OPEN BUT WILL BE DELAYED TWO (2) HOURS Tomorrow, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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.

Resources
Link to National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Link to WCS Regular School Hours

ATTENTION: REVISED SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS CLOSED – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026

All WCS District Offices will be OPEN on a regular schedule

Washington County Schools SACC (School-Age Child Care) Snow Day Services program will be OPEN to provide the service to registered families. Please note that this service is available only to students who have completed prior registration for Snow Day Services and have received confirmation of enrollment. The program will operate at Jonesborough Elementary School, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

An update on the status for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026, will be provided by 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Additional Resources and Information
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Linkto National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE -- TWO (2) HOUR DELAY -- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE OPEN BUT WILL BE DELAYED TWO (2) HOURS Tomorrow, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 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.

Resources
Link to National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Link to WCS Regular School Hours

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS CLOSED – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026.

All WCS District Offices will be OPEN on a regular schedule.

Washington County Schools SACC (School-Age Child Care) Snow Day Services program will be OPEN to provide the service to registered families. Please note that this service is available only to students who have completed prior registration for Snow Day Services and have received confirmation of enrollment. The program will operate at Jonesborough Elementary School, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

An update on the status for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026, will be provided by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Additional Resources and Information
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Link to National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS CLOSED – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026.

All WCS District Offices will be OPEN with a Two (2) Hour Delay.

Washington County Schools SACC (School-Age Child Care) Snow Day Services program will be CLOSED.

An update on the status for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, will be provided by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Additional Resources and Information
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Linkto National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS CLOSED – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026.

All WCS District Offices and Services will be Closed.

Washington County Schools’ SACC (School-Age Child Care) Snow Day Services program will be closed due to the anticipated road hazardous conditions.

Given the current weather and road conditions along with the outlook for the upcoming week, families should prepare for schools to be closed for multiple days. We will provide updates on the status of schools and other district services daily until we can return to a regular schedule.

An update on the status for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, will be provided by 4:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Additional Resources and Information
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Link to National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – EARLY DISMISSAL – 11:30 AM – FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL RELEASE NO LATER THAN 11:30 AM, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026.
-K-8 Schools will dismiss at 11:30 AM
-High Schools will dismiss at 11:15 AM

In alignment with the National Weather Service Winter Weather Alert issued by the Morristown, Tennessee office, which forecasts deteriorating travel conditions beginning early Friday afternoon, all Washington County Schools will dismiss early at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026.

School lunches will be served prior to dismissal to ensure students receive a meal before leaving campus.

Bus transportation will operate on an adjusted early-dismissal schedule.

All after-school programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic events are canceled for Friday.

Washington County Schools will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide additional updates as needed. An update on the status of schools for Monday, February 2, 2026, will be communicated by/before 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Additional Resources and Information

Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Link to WCS Regular School Hours
Link to National Weather Service Cold Weather Safety Tips

ATTENTION:  SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – TWO (2) HOUR DELAY  – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE OPEN BUT WILL BE DELAYED TWO (2) HOURS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

All Schools and morning bus services will run TWO (2) HOURS LATER than the regularly scheduled time(s).

Schools and services will return to regular hours on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

RESOURCES
Link to WCS Inclement Weather Procedures
Link to WCS Regular School Hours

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS AND DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED – TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026.

All WCS District Offices and Services will be CLOSED.

Washington County Schools’ SACC (School-Age Child Care) Snow Day Services program will be CLOSED.

An update on the status for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026, will be provided by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – WCS SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED – MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

Due to the likelihood of icy road conditions tomorrow morning in our area….

ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026.

All WCS District Offices and Services will be CLOSED.

Washington County Schools’ SACC (School-Age Child Care) Snow Day Services program will be CLOSED due to the anticipated hazardous conditions.

An update on the status for TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026, will be provided by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The safety of our students, employees, and families remain our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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