Washington, D.C. (Monday, March 16, 2026) – The DMV is expected to get pounded by “Mother Nature” today with a round of heavy rain, winds, severe thunderstorms, and even potential tornadoes. That wild weather means some school systems are closing today and others are dismissing students early. Below is a list of school changes for Monday.

Washington, DC

• DC Public Schools (DCPS) – Early dismissal
• After-school activities canceled

Maryland

Early Dismissals (2 Hours Early)

• Prince George’s County Public Schools
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Charles County Public Schools
• St. Mary’s County Public Schools
• Calvert County Public Schools

Early Dismissals (3 Hours Early)

• Howard County Public Schools
• Baltimore County Public Schools

Other Maryland Impacts

• Baltimore City Public Schools – 2-hour early dismissal
• Many after-school activities and field trips canceled across districts.  

Virginia

Closed

• Fredericksburg City Public Schools
• Stafford County Public Schools

Early Dismissal

• Fairfax County Public Schools – 3 hours early
• Arlington Public Schools – 2 hours early

After-school activities across many Virginia districts are canceled.