Winter weather is wreaking havoc on school schedules across the United States today, with dozens of school districts announcing closures and delays as snow and rain move through various regions. From New York to Kentucky to Virginia, families are waking up to notifications that schools are either closed or operating on delayed schedules due to inclement weather conditions.
The Scope of Today's Closures
The impact is particularly severe in certain regions. In
Kentucky, a significant number of school districts have announced full closures, including Bourbon County Schools, Clark County Schools, Henry County Schools, Lewis County Schools, and Scott County Schools, among many others. Meanwhile, other districts like Jackson County Schools and Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary have opted for two-hour delays to allow conditions to improve before students arrive.
In
New York, multiple school districts in the central and southern regions have announced closures, including Ithaca, Elmira Heights, Owego-Apalachin, and Newark Valley. Other districts like Dryden, Groton, Odessa-Montour, and Watkins Glen have implemented two-hour delays instead.
The
Evansville area in Indiana is also affected, with EVSC and Warrick County schools announcing two-hour delays. Meanwhile,
Virginia and Maryland are experiencing similar disruptions, with Clarke County Public Schools, Culpeper County Public Schools, Fauquier County Schools, and Frederick County VA Public Schools all announcing two-hour delayed arrivals.
What's Causing the Disruptions
The culprit behind today's widespread closures is
a mix of snow and rain moving across multiple regions of the country. The winter weather system has prompted school administrators to prioritize student and staff safety by either keeping schools closed entirely or delaying opening times to allow road conditions to improve and salt trucks to clear major routes.
What Parents Should Know
If you haven't already received notification from your school district,
check your local news station's school closings list or your district's official website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information. Many districts are still making decisions as conditions develop throughout the morning.
Some schools are also offering
NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) days, allowing students to continue learning remotely rather than having a complete day off. This has been implemented by several Kentucky districts including Anderson County Schools, Mason County Schools, and Rockcastle County Schools.
Looking Ahead
With several days of wintry weather possible this week according to forecasters, families should prepare for the possibility of additional closures and delays in the coming days. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and your school district's announcements to stay informed.
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