Prince George's County school board holds meeting to discuss calendar, future plans after snow days

Prince George's County school board holds meeting to discuss calendar, future plans after snow days

Prince George's County Schools are finally back in class after seven snow days. On Wednesday, the Board of Education held an emergency meeting to discuss the calendar and future plans. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.

PRINCE GEORGE'S CO., Md. -
Prince George's County Schools are finally back in class after seven snow days.

FOX 5 has been hearing from frustrated parents for days now.

On Wednesday, the Board of Education held an emergency meeting to discuss the calendar and future plans.

What we know:

Prince George's County Public Schools said the recent winter storm caused seven lost instructional days. Combined with one December closure, the district must make up eight total days.

Officials say they will use all five built‑in make‑up days:

• March 20
• May 27
• June 15–17
• Presidents’ Day (Feb. 16) will remain a holiday
• June 18 added as an additional make‑up day

The school district will request a state waiver for the remaining days when the window opens. If the waiver is denied, April 6 is being considered as another make‑up day.

The Board also approved a new Virtual Education Day Plan for future winter storms. The plan will be posted on the district website this Friday with the goal to maintain learning while keeping students and staff safe during severe weather.

Officials say additional calendar adjustments may be needed as winter continues and express appreciation for the patience and flexibility of the school community.

"So, I want to be clear: We have systems in place to be able to run virtual learning, but that policy barrier got in the way of the school district being able to exercise that arm, so now we're doing that in the event we have more inclement weather," said Prince George's County School Board Member Dr. Phelton Moss.

Dig deeper:

Moss says that in June 2025, previous school leadership made the decision to not have a virtual learning plan in place, which needs to be approved by the Board of Education per Maryland state law.  

Wednesday’s meeting will see interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph present a virtual plan that the board will vote on.

Most parents who spoke with FOX 5 agree that this many days of learning is too many to miss.

"I think they should have went online and did the online thing, and they need to bring that up coming forward," one parent told FOX 5.

"I think if they don't have the snow, the streets, the sidewalks cleaned up then kids shouldn't have to go back to school because it's not safe," said another.

Thursday schedule :

Prince George’s County schools are operating with a two hour delay for the rest of the week.