FCPS announces NTI Day for Tuesday, March 17 due to weather conditions

We recognize that the timing of this morning’s announcement did not meet our typical standards for notification, and for that, we sincerely apologize to our families and our staff. In our effort to prioritize physical safety during a fast-moving weather event, including reports of hazardous road conditions and multiple accidents across the area, we made a decision focused on student and staff safety. However, we acknowledge that the short notice created significant challenges for many households. Our community relies on timely communication to manage work schedules and childcare needs; we didn’t hit the mark on timing this morning, and we are owning that so we can do better. Moving forward, we are reviewing this morning’s decision-making and communication processes to ensure earlier, clearer notifications whenever possible.