MCPS will operate under a Code Yellow – Two Hour Delay on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. More below, per MCPS:
Snow on Sunday and extremely cold temperatures have resulted in dangerous conditions on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, especially in the more northern areas of our county. With temperatures continuing to remain extremely cold, any areas addressed today will refreeze overnight, further impacting travel conditions. Therefore, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will operate on a Code Yellow schedule, with a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
In preparation, MCPS Building Service staff are conducting thorough inspections of all facilities to ensure heating systems are functioning properly and water services are unaffected by ice or potential pipe damage. Any issues identified will be addressed as a priority for immediate repair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As a result of cold temperatures, all outdoor activities will be brought inside, including recess, physical education classes, or any other outdoor activity.
- Schools and offices open 2 hours late
- Emergency personnel report on time and follow guidelines for work on delayed openings
- 12-Month Transportation, Food Services and Department of Maintenance and Operations Staff to report on time.
- Morning buses pick up 2 hours late
- Before school and childcare programs will open two hours late, families are encouraged to contact their childcare provider
- Field trips and other activities and programs that begin at 10:30 am or earlier are canceled (such as the Thomas Edison High School of Technology)
- Infant and Toddler appointments scheduled before 10:00 am will be canceled and services scheduled after 10:00 am will continue as scheduled
- AM PreK/Head Start and AM PreK Special Education programs are canceled
- PM PreK/Head Start and PM PreK Special Education programs will begin at their regularly scheduled time
- School ends at normal dismissal time
- Community Use programs occur as scheduled