Spotsylvania, VA – Winter weather across Central Virginia is prompting a systemwide early release for Spotsylvania County Public Schools today, Monday, December 8, 2025. Families across the county are being advised to prepare for schedule changes and possible travel delays as conditions deteriorate this afternoon.
According to Spotsylvania County Public Schools, all campuses will dismiss two hours early today due to incoming inclement weather. High schools will release at 12:30 p.m., middle schools at 12:45 p.m., and elementary schools at 1:30 p.m. Officials said the decision was made to ensure buses and student drivers could travel before road conditions worsen.
The school district also confirmed that PM ECSE preschool classes are canceled for the day, along with all after-school activities and athletics. However, the School Board meeting scheduled for tonight will continue as planned unless weather conditions change further.
Local law enforcement and county emergency officials are urging drivers to use caution, noting that snowfall and freezing temperatures could impact visibility and road traction during the afternoon commute. Families picking up students are encouraged to allow additional travel time and monitor weather updates.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of Central Virginia, including Spotsylvania County, with the potential for accumulating snow and slick roads throughout the evening. School officials said they will continue to monitor developing conditions and share any additional updates with families.
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