St. Michael’s Inclement Weather Information

In the event of inclement weather, St. Michael’s Academy may open late, close early, or close for the entire day depending on the severity of the weather. This allows our staff time to arrive safely to the facility as well as to ensure adequate provision of staff to maintain proper child/staff ratios. Closure decisions will be made to protect the safety and well-being of our staff and school families.

St. Michael’s Academy’s operating schedule during periods of inclement weather is generally, but not always, based on the decisions of the Fauquier County Public School System.  The FCPS decision is announced by local radio and television stations. St. Michael’s will also send text alerts and emails through FACTS to announce any school closures or delayed openings.

When Fauquier County Schools announce a one or two hour delayed schedule, the Academy will operate according to one of the following scenarios:

Opening One (1) Hour Late: When Fauquier County Schools open one hour late, Before Care will open at 8:00 a.m. Kiss & Ride drop-off times will be one hour later than normal. Class times will be as follows:

Opening Two (2) Hours Late: When Fauquier County Schools open two hours late, Before Care will open at 9:00 a.m. Kiss & Ride drop-off times will be two hours later than normal. Class times will be as follows:

Announced early closure of Fauquier County Schools generally does not affect the Academy preschool, because our standard preschool classes end earlier than the school schedules of Fauquier County. Kindergarten and Elementary classes, in addition to Aftercare, MAY BE CANCELLED. If the weather looks threatening, parents may call the Academy to confirm our closing time. If school is dismissed early, Aftercare will be canceled and parents will be expected to pick up their children up promptly. A fee of $25/hour (or any part thereof) per child will be imposed if your child has not been picked up within half an hour of the announced dismissal time.

If bad weather develops after the Academy opens, St. Michael’s Academy will make decisions based on the weather conditions on a case-by-case basis. If we deem it necessary to close early, every attempt will be made to text and e-mail all parents to inform them of the closing. If the weather looks threatening and you haven’t received a text or email, please call the school to confirm our closing time.