Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) teams have mobilized over the past 48 hours to clear parking lots, critical building entrances, and surrounding sidewalks. Despite these efforts, temperatures remain low with wind chills, and ice on secondary roads continues to create hazardous travel conditions. 

Our accessibility and safety assessments indicate that many areas remain unsafe for students and staff to navigate.

Out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to ensure a safe and stable reopening environment, all schools will be closed Thursday, January 9.

In conjunction with the PGCPS teleworking and liberal leave policy, we are confident that we can continue to work towards a safe reopening of our entire district.

Code Blue: All schools closed. Central and regional offices will open two hours late. All 12-month personnel are expected to report. A Liberal Leave policy will be in effect for non-emergency personnel. Emergency personnel must report to work on time and are not eligible for Liberal Leave.

To support families during this closure, grab-and-go meals will continue to be available at the following distribution sites from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: 

Fairmont Heights High School
6501 Columbia Park Road, Landover

Drew-Freeman Middle School
2600 Brooks Drive, Suitland

Greenbelt Middle School
6301 Breezewood Drive, Greenbelt

Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel

Surrattsville High School
6101 Garden Drive, Clinton

Parents and guardians may pick up meals for children and youth ages 18 and under. Students may also pick up meals.

Please stay tuned to email, text alerts, the PGCPS website (pgcps.org), and our social media channels for the latest information.