Our Preschool, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Enrichment and Extended Day programs generally follow Loudoun County Public Schools closure policies for holidays, vacations, and in-service days.
Common Holidays
Please consult the list of common holidays below and consult the school calendar for specific dates:
New Year’s Day
M.L. King Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Day, plus the days before and after
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the day after Christmas
Winter Break (determined each year)
In-Service Training Days
We may elect to close for two in-service training days per year for staff training. Parents will be given at least one month’s advance notice of school closure for in-service training.
Inclement Weather Policy
In addition to holidays, it may be necessary to close the school due to severe weather conditions, disasters, or failures of electrical, water, or heating systems.
GPS follows Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) closing/delayed opening decisions. Parents of Stay & Play, Private Kindergarten with Extended School, and LCPS K-3rd Grade Extended School students can opt for Snow Insurance which follows the Federal Government’s unscheduled leave/telework policy for inclement weather closing/delays. Only students with Snow Insurance may attend GPS during operating hours corresponding with the Federal Government’s schedule when LCPS is closed. See Snow Insurance Policy for additional details. Snow Insurance must be elected in advance and payment is collected in two equal installments, payable on or before August 01, 2018 and January 1, 2019.
For detailed information about your specific program, please read our School Snow Policy.
For other emergency situations, the Principal will determine whether and when the school will be closed based on the best available information.
Communication during Inclement Weather or Other Emergencies
Golden Pond School will communicate school closings or delayed opening information via a school-wide email, local radio and television, and by a message on our telephone answering system. School closing information will also be posted on the WTOP radio website, www.wtopnews.com.