Prince George’s County Public Schools to Close Friday Amid Storm Damage, Power Outages
Prince George's County Public Schools will close on Friday due to widespread storm damage and power outages in the Washington, D.C. region.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2026 —
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has announced that all schools within the district will be closed on Friday. The decision comes as a direct response to widespread storm damage and significant power outages affecting the Washington, D.C. region.
The closure is intended to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff, as the extent of the storm’s impact necessitates a pause in normal educational operations. Power outages reported across the region may affect school facilities and transportation services, contributing to the decision for a full district-wide shutdown.
The severity of the storm damage is noted as widespread, impacting various areas. The timing of the closure is specifically for Friday. Information regarding the resumption of classes and normal school operations was not immediately available, but updates are expected as the situation is assessed.
The Washington, D.C. region is experiencing the effects of the severe weather, with PGCPS being one of the entities responding to these conditions. Further details on the specific types of storm damage or the exact number of power outages were not provided in the initial announcement. The district’s administrative offices’ operational status was also not specified.
Students, parents, and staff are advised to monitor official PGCPS communications for further information regarding the reopening of schools and any potential impact on academic schedules. The closure underscores the significant disruption caused by the recent weather events in the area.
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