Emergency Procedures

School Office - (202) 671-3111

School Closings

School closings due to weather-related or other emergencies, and other important information are announced on local radio and television stations. Tune in to any of the following:

Web:

Sign up for the free DCPS E-Alert to get e-mail updates on any school closings or delays due to inclement weather.

Radio:

  • WAMU 88.5 FM
  • WHUR 96.3 FM
  • WMAL 630 AM
  • WOL 1450AM
  • WTOP 1500 AM, 107.7 FM
  • Radio America 1540 AM - Spanish

Television:

  • Channels 4, 5, 7 and 9
  • Cable channels 8, 16 and 28

You may hear an announcer refer to a specific code concerning school closings.

These codes are:

Code Red - Schools and administrative offices are closed. Only essential personnel report to work.

Code Yellow - Schools are closed. Administrative offices are open.

Code Green - Schools are open two hours late for students and teachers. Administrative offices open on time.

Code Orange - Schools and administrative offices open two hours late.

Code Blue - Schools and administrative offices initiate 'Shelter-in-Place" procedures.

Room Parents also maintain a Phone Tree to disseminate important information. Please contact Stephanie Zobay of the OCC for more information.