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District of Columbia School Closings Today — Live Delays & Cancellations

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOOL CLOSINGS

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DC Public Schools is the single largest operator, running 116+ schools across all 8 wards. DCPS closure decisions are typically announced by 5:00 AM. Monitor WTOP News and NBC Washington for the earliest notifications.

DC Public Schools (DCPS)

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Capitol Hill and Southeast DC charter networks serve Wards 6 and 8. The Anacostia River bridges are frequently the first spots to ice over, making this corridor among the most at-risk for winter closures. WTOP News and NBC Washington are the primary media sources.

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Ward 8 schools serve one of DC's most densely populated areas. The Anacostia bridges ice over first during freezing rain, making this region among the earliest to see closures. Families can monitor WTOP News and the DCPS website directly for the earliest closure notifications.

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Friendship Public Charter School

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The Ward 4 corridor's hillier streets along 16th Street NW and Columbia Road require extra caution during winter weather events. Snow accumulating on elevated ground in Northwest DC can be significantly deeper than at lower elevations near the National Mall. WJLA ABC7 and WUSA9 are primary local broadcast sources.

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School

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Capital City Public Charter School

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DC International School

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⚠️ Always confirm with your school district directly. This page is for reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. DC Public Schools and most charter school networks aim to announce by 5:00–5:30 AM. For significant snow or ice events, announcements often come the night before by 9:00–10:00 PM.

Sign up for alerts through your school's parent portal or the DCPS website at dcps.dc.gov. You can also follow @DCPSNews on social media, monitor WTOP News (103.5 FM), and check NBC Washington and WUSA9 for real-time closings broadcasts.

DCPS typically makes closure announcements by 5:00 AM on the day of the event. For major winter storms, notifications often go out the night before between 9:00 PM and midnight. Charter school networks may have slightly different announcement times.

Yes. DC Public Schools and many charter networks designate some closure days as Virtual Learning Days, where students are expected to log in and complete assignments remotely. Check your school's parent portal or the DCPS website for specific virtual learning day policies and assignments.

Not automatically. Each DC charter school network makes its own closure decisions. Many choose to follow DCPS, but not all. Always check your specific charter school's website, app, or social media channels directly for their closure status.

Yes. Washington DC regularly closes schools for snow and ice events. Even modest accumulations can cause closures because the region's hilly terrain, dense traffic, and older infrastructure make winter road treatment challenging. The DC area averages 14–17 inches of snow per year, and icy conditions are taken very seriously.

Understanding Alert Levels

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School Closed

All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as a Virtual Learning Day — students complete work online.

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Delayed Start

1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.

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Early Dismissal

Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.

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Open / Normal

Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.

Where to Find Real-Time Updates

How Decisions Are Made

Check the latest District of Columbia school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from DC Public Schools and charter school networks across Washington DC — including Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Anacostia, Columbia Heights, and Ward 8 communities. Most DC Public Schools closure decisions are announced by 5:00–5:30 AM, though major winter storm decisions often come the evening before.

School closures in the District of Columbia are most commonly triggered by winter snowstorms, ice storms, and freezing rain. DC's hilly terrain, aging infrastructure, and heavy commuter traffic make even modest winter precipitation hazardous. District officials coordinate closely with the National Weather Service's Baltimore/Washington forecast office and the DC Emergency Management Agency to monitor storm tracks and road conditions before making closure decisions.

DC Public Schools and many charter networks designate some closures as Virtual Learning Days, where students are expected to log in and complete coursework remotely. Always check your school's parent portal at myschooldc.org or the DCPS website at dcps.dc.gov for virtual day assignments and attendance requirements.