ALERT: WCPSS Schools Closed Wednesday Due to Winter Weather; Holly Springs Braces with Closure of Facilities and Services
Decision regarding Thursday’s school schedule will be announced by tomorrow afternoon. Town facilities, including Town Hall, the Hunt Recreation Center, and the Cultural Center closed on Wednesday.
Holly Springs, NC, Feb. 18, 2025 — All Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to inclement weather. Athletic and extracurricular events scheduled for Wednesday have also been canceled.
Makeup Days:
Year-round calendar: Tracks 1, 3, and 4 will use banked time; no makeup day is needed. Track 2 is not in session.
Traditional calendar: March 14, 2025
Modified calendar: March 10, 2025
Wake Tech Early Colleges & Leadership Academies: April 17, 2025
Wake STEM: March 17, 2025
Pine Hollow & Heritage Middle Schools: Saturday, May 17, 2025
A decision regarding Thursday’s schedule will be announced by tomorrow afternoon. Updates are available at wcpss.net.
Holly Springs Prepares for Winter Storm
The Town of Holly Springs is taking precautions as winter weather threatens to create hazardous conditions, including icy roads and potential snowfall. Town facilities, including Town Hall, the Hunt Recreation Center, and the Cultural Center, will be closed Wednesday.
Garbage & Recycling:
No collection Wednesday.
GFL plans to operate on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week, pending landfill operation.
Yard Waste Collection:
Delayed until Friday for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday customers.
The Yard Waste Convenience Center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Road Treatment & Safety Measures:
Public Works crews treat sidewalks and prepare to plow and treat roads as needed.
Major roads will be prioritized for clearing, followed by neighborhood streets.
Drivers should exercise extreme caution, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Emergency Contacts & Alerts
911: Emergency assistance
Non-Emergency Assistance: Holly Springs Office of Customer Care: 311 or (919) 577-3111
Power Outages: Duke Energy:
Text OUT to 57801
Use the Duke Energy app or website
Call 1-800-769-3766
Residents can sign up for Town of Holly Springs alerts and Wake County Emergency Management notifications for real-time updates.