Does dcps close for state funerals?

[Anonymous]

That’s it. I’m not a lazy teacher suggesting they should close or or awful mom trying to kick her kids out of the house in a blizzard ect. Just trying to plan ahead for the activities around the funeral for President Bush.

[Anonymous]

Um, no. Most schools are quite far from any action for state funerals. Think: John McCain.

[Anonymous]

No, none are close enough to the procession route, that I know of. I worked on the Hill during Reagan's and got a day off though.

[Anonymous]

If they expect the public transportation system to be a mess during school commuting times, they may give tardiness leeway, but usually (I know, usually doesn't apply much anymore) things are coordinated enough to minimize disruption of the basic functioning of the city.

[Anonymous]

Everything was a hot mess for Reagan’s.

[Anonymous]

Dcps closed for Reagan’s funeral

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, none are close enough to the procession route, that I know of. I worked on the Hill during Reagan's and got a day off though.

I can think of four right off the top of my head.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, none are close enough to the procession route, that I know of. I worked on the Hill during Reagan's and got a day off though.

I can think of four right off the top of my head.

True but do all schools need to close or would they just close those four?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um, no. Most schools are quite far from any action for state funerals. Think: John McCain.

John McCain wasn't president. His funeral was also on a Saturday.

[Anonymous]

They didn't close for the Pope's visit, which included as many or more movements through the city as well as public events.

There will be school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um, no. Most schools are quite far from any action for state funerals. Think: John McCain.

Which was on a Saturday. Eaton is the closest public school to the Cathedral.

[Anonymous]

National day of mourning on Wednesday. Schools and government will be closed.

[Anonymous]

Trump just closed the federal government; perhaps schools will too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trump just closed the federal government; perhaps schools will too.

I hope DCPS stays open. An unexpected day off at this time of year would be lovely if the schools were still open. I love my kids, but between them and my husband being sick last week I took half the week off to nurse sick kids and now I have it, would love a day where I could just nap and recuperate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trump just closed the federal government; perhaps schools will too.

I hope DCPS stays open. An unexpected day off at this time of year would be lovely if the schools were still open. I love my kids, but between them and my husband being sick last week I took half the week off to nurse sick kids and now I have it, would love a day where I could just nap and recuperate.

+1. I too hope they stay open, particularly when closing would just add on a day in June.