(CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va) -- Because of the rapidly evolving environment where changes are occurring quickly because of the coronavirus, Chesterfield County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 13 for what they're calling a teacher workday to prepare contingency plans in case schools are closed for a longer period of time.
The message says that county schools need time to proactively prepare lessons should it be necessary to close for an extended period of time.
The message says that they realize that closing on Friday is an inconvenience for families, but that this decision is made with the best interests of students and staff in mind. Such action is aligned with federal and state recommendations regarding cleaning and developing instructional plans in the event of a long-term closure.
While still in the midst of flu season, the Facilities and Transportation teams will use this day to conduct additional cleaning of school buildings and buses in anticipation of being open for students on Monday.
All other after-school activities that are scheduled for Friday will occur as scheduled after the teacher workday.