All MCPS schools (including the Virtual Academy) will dismiss early today, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, due to severe weather conditions. Significant amounts of rainfall with the potential for dangerous flash flooding are expected as part of the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Students will be dismissed 2.5 hours earlier than the usual dismissal times. All school and community-use activities in school buildings also are canceled. Daycare programs in school buildings will be closed. MCPS employees will receive further information about the status of administrative offices.