WHY implement CODE ORANGE:

Last year, we introduced “Code Orange,” which is used when weather conditions are marginal and impact road or sidewalk safety conditions but are not so severe as to cause substantial impacts.

We will continue to use this code in the same manner for this school year, however students will have a VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY synchronously with their  teachers. 

Code Orange may also be used in lieu of a delayed opening. PWCS will continue to have “Code Red” days (closing all schools and operations) for significant weather impacts. More information on weather codes can be found here. 

CODE ORANGE...

• Will be used when weather conditions are marginal and impact road or sidewalk safety conditions but are not so severe as to cause substantial impacts.
• On such days, buildings will not open.
• However, employees will work remotely, students will work synchronously (live, using their school issues device), and teachers will provide live classes, via Zoom.
• Grade level CLASS SCHEDULES are posted below.  

SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING DAY

• School buildings and office buildings are closed.
• LIVE, virtual classes will be held from 9:00am to 2:00pm (see schedule below).
• Buses will not operate.
• Student enrolled in PWCS K-8 Virtual Academy, Virtual Prince William, and Virtual Virginia should follow their normal schedule. 
• The Alpha Best program will not open.
• All in-person school activities (day and evening) are canceled including field trips, club meetings, tutoring, interscholastic contests, and athletic contests.
• Remote (virtual) activities may occur. 
• All non-school activities (day and evening) are canceled including Adult Education, evening school classes, and community use, including recreational programs scheduled in school buildings.