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MCPS Announces Tuesday Schedule After Snow Day
One school remains closed due to downed tree after heavy snowstorm.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that the district would resume normal class schedules on Tuesday after a snowstorm forced closures on Monday. However, Clarksburg Elementary School will remain closed until further notice due to access and power issues caused by a large downed tree on campus.
Why it matters
The snowstorm that hit the region over the weekend caused significant disruptions, with a state of emergency declared in Maryland and the Maryland State Police responding to over 1,000 service calls and nearly 350 crashes. The closure of Clarksburg Elementary highlights the ongoing challenges schools and communities face in recovering from severe weather events.
The details
MCPS stated that while most schools and offices will resume their regular schedules on Tuesday, there are still several trees and limbs down due to the heavy snow. The district is advising students, staff, and parents to allow extra travel time, watch for potentially icy sidewalks and parking lots, and exercise caution on untreated surfaces. The district is also reminding new drivers to go slowly.
- The weekend snowstorm initially had Montgomery County students going into school on Monday on a two-hour delay before authorities opted to close the doors due to heavy snow.
- On Monday, MCPS announced that Clarksburg Elementary School will be closed on Tuesday until further notice due to a large downed tree causing access and power issues on campus.
The players
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
The public school district serving Montgomery County, Maryland, which is one of the largest school districts in the state.
Clarksburg Elementary School
A public elementary school in Montgomery County, Maryland that will remain closed on Tuesday due to a downed tree on campus.
Wes Moore
The Governor of Maryland, who declared a state of emergency in response to the weekend snowstorm.
Maryland State Police
The state law enforcement agency that responded to over 1,000 service calls and nearly 350 crashes during the course of the snowstorm.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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