ABC 8News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather or emergencies strike Central Virginia, ABC 8News (WRIC) is a primary resource for residents in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and the surrounding counties to track school closings and delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with ABC 8News

ABC 8News provides several platforms to ensure you don’t miss an announcement:

Online Closing Dashboard: The 8News School Closings page features a live, searchable database of schools, daycares, and government offices.
The 8News App: You can download the 8News app on iOS or Android and toggle “Breaking News” alerts to get school notifications sent directly to your lock screen.
On-Air Coverage: Watch 8News Morning starting at 4:00 AM for the scrolling “ticker” at the bottom of the screen, which provides the most frequent updates during active weather events.

Common School Delay Categories

When checking the 8News list, you will see specific terminology used by Virginia school divisions:

Status	Details
Closed (Code 0)	No school for students or teachers. Administrative offices may also be closed.
2-Hour Delay	School begins two hours later than normal. Morning preschool/kindergarten sessions are often canceled in this scenario.
Closed – Virtual Learning	The physical building is closed, but students are expected to log in for “snow day” remote instruction.

Why School Decisions Change

Decisions are typically made by the Division Superintendent by 5:30 AM. They rely on data from the 8News 8First Alert Weather Team and local law enforcement. Key factors include:

Air Temperature: If temperatures are below freezing, “black ice” remains a threat even if roads look clear.
Bus Safety: Large school buses require more stopping distance and have difficulty navigating narrow, unplowed rural roads.
Power Outages: In cases of high winds or heavy ice, school closures may occur if buildings lose heat or electricity.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Virginia from ABC 8News. 8News is the go-to source for breaking news, local headlines and weather across Metro Richmond and Central Virginia.

WRIC-TV, virtual channel 8, is an ABC-affiliated television station serving Richmond, Virginia, United States. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group.-Wikipedia