Severe Weather Codes

Code Red

Schools Closed and System Shut Down

Only essential personnel will need to report to work.

  • A Code Red will only be used if it is advised that individuals stay off roads (i.e., ice storms, heavy snow, etc.).

Code Orange

Schools Closed

Eleven (11) and twelve (12) month personnel will report on a regular schedule unless otherwise notified.

Work Expectations for 11- and 12-Month Staff:

  • Report to work on time as scheduled

  • If an employee anticipates a late arrival or needs to take the day off, they should promptly notify their immediate supervisor and submit a leave request if applicable.

  • Employees should work their regular schedule until the usual end time unless instructed otherwise by the school division.

Code Yellow

Virtual Learning Day

Inclement Weather Assignments for students

  • School Buildings Closed to Students

  • Meal services are provided at select locations

  • Students in the Virtual School Program will follow the Virtual Virginia Academic Calendar and Inclement Weather Policy.

  • Teachers do not report unless required to attend scheduled PD and meetings.

  • Eleven (11) and twelve (12) month personnel will report on a regular schedule unless otherwise notified. 

Work Expectations for 11- and 12-Month Staff:

  • Report to work on time as scheduled

  • If an employee anticipates a late arrival or needs to take the day off, they should promptly notify their immediate supervisor and submit a leave request if applicable.

  • Employees should work their regular schedule until the usual end time unless instructed otherwise by the school division.

Code Blue

Two Hour Delay

  • Two-hour delay for students.

  • Staff may report one hour late.

Work Expectations for all Staff:

  • Staff may report one hour late.

  • If an employee anticipates a later arrival, they should promptly notify their immediate supervisor.