Rockville, MD – Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Monday after worsening winter weather conditions forced officials to shift from a delayed opening to a full systemwide shutdown.
The announcement came late Sunday after school leaders determined that heavier-than-expected snowfall and deteriorating road conditions made it unsafe to open buildings, even on a delayed schedule.
MCPS posted an update stating the district is now under a Code Red status for Monday, February 23, meaning all schools and offices are closed. Officials directed families and staff to the district website for additional details.
Snow accumulation prompts Code Red decision
Earlier plans had called for a delayed opening, but continued snowfall and accumulating ice created hazardous travel conditions across Montgomery County overnight.
School officials cited safety concerns for students, bus drivers, and staff traveling on untreated roads and sidewalks. Local crews have been working to clear streets, but officials said conditions did not improve as expected.
- MCPS moved from delayed opening to Code Red closure
- Decision announced after worsening overnight conditions
- All schools and offices closed Monday, February 23
The Montgomery County Public Schools system serves more than 160,000 students across the county, making it one of the largest districts in the region. School closures follow reports of significant snowfall tied to the ongoing winter storm impacting parts of Maryland and surrounding states.
District officials urged families to monitor official channels for updates regarding rescheduled activities and future weather-related changes as the school closure remains in effect for Monday.
District shifts to full closure amid hazardous travel conditions
