Arlington Public Schools will be closed Friday due to the winter weather.

APS made the announcement just after 5:00 p.m. School offices will open on a two-hour delay. From APS Director of Communications Jennifer Harris:

Essential personnel are to report to work at their scheduled time. Unscheduled leave is available for 12-month employees. Extracurricular activities, interscholastic contests, team practices, field trips, adult and community education classes, and programs in schools and on school grounds are canceled.  For updates about Pool Operations, go to www.apsva.us/aquatics.  For information about Arlington County programs and operations go to www.arlingtonva.us.