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Franklin Today
By the People, for the People
Franklin, SCPS, IW schools on 2-hour delay on Feb. 23
Schools monitor winter weather and road conditions
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Franklin City Public Schools (FCPS), Southampton County Public Schools (SCPS), Isle of Wight County Schools (IWCS) and Isle of Wight Academy (IWA) have announced that they will each be operating on a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 23 due to winter weather and safety concerns.
Why it matters
School delays and closures due to inclement weather are common occurrences, especially in the winter months, as school districts prioritize the safety of students and staff when road conditions are hazardous.
The details
The school districts cited concerns over the winter weather advisory, road conditions, and overall safety as the reasons for the two-hour delay. This will allow additional time for road conditions to improve and for crews to continue assessing travel conditions across the region.
- The announcements were made on Sunday evening, Feb. 22.
- The two-hour delay will be in effect on Monday, Feb. 23.
The players
Franklin City Public Schools (FCPS)
A public school district serving the city of Franklin, Virginia.
Southampton County Public Schools (SCPS)
A public school district serving Southampton County, Virginia.
Isle of Wight County Schools (IWCS)
A public school district serving Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Isle of Wight Academy (IWA)
A private school located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
The takeaway
School districts in the region are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of students and staff by delaying the start of the school day due to the potential hazardous winter weather conditions.
