RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Schools in and around the Richmond metro region are starting to announce closures due to winter weather. Icy road conditions will be keeping many students and staff members in the area home for a snow day. 8News has compiled a list of all the local scheduling changes.
Closed Monday:
- Powhatan County Public Schools
- Schools will also be closed Tuesday for a staff COVID-19 vaccination clinic
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools
- Amelia County Public Schools
- Goochland County Public Schools
- Meal distribution canceled.
- Dinwiddie County Public Schools
- Richmond Public Schools
- Meal distribution canceled.
- Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Snow day for teachers and children. First day of in-person learning for elementary school students pushed back.
Virtual day:
- Henrico County Public Schools will hold a virtual school day as usual with students on their normal schedule
- Hopewell City Public Schools will hold a virtual school day, all students and teachers are asked to stay at home
- John Tyler Community College will be closing campus buildings and all classes will be held online
At this time there are no counties delaying the start of their school day. 8News will continue providing updates as more school districts make their scheduling decisions.