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Memphis-Shelby County Schools will reopen Tuesday after weekend storms, but about 20 campuses remain closed due to ongoing power outages; officials say power restoration by MLGW is progressing and the district is evaluating transportation and food service needs as outages decline.
Storm Lala forces two Hawaiʻi Island public schools—Nāālehu Elementary and Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary—to close starting Monday, Aug. 17, as crews assess campus damage and local road access; Nāālehu remains closed through Aug. 20, Ka‘ū/Pa‘hala closes Aug. 17; statewide public schools will also be closed on Friday, Aug. 21 for Statehood Day, with updates to families as assessments continue and safety remains the priority.
A powerful line of storms swept through Chicago and northwest Indiana, causing widespread damage, downed power lines and road closures. In Portage, Mayor Austin Bonta said police and fire are coordinating with public works as authorities urge residents to stay put. More than 290,000 NIPSCO customers were without power; Portage declared an emergency and Portage Township Schools canceled the first day of classes and activities. Reported hazards included overturned semis and power outages that shut down parts of I-65, I-94 and US-30.
The Gann Fire near Hogan Dam in Calaveras County has grown to 7,052 acres with about 10% containment, triggering evacuations for multiple zones, closures of Calaveras Unified School District sites, and air-quality concerns as roughly 1,500 personnel—including Firehawk helicopters—fight the blaze; emergency shelters for people and animals opened and a local state of emergency was declared.
Extreme heat across India has forced prolonged school closures, forcing parents—especially women who bear most caregiving duties—to juggle online classes and jobs; some quit or reduce hours, raising household poverty risk and highlighting how climate disruption can widen gender inequality and slow economic growth.
A city in Tochigi Prefecture suspended classes at 94 schools following the area's first reported bear sighting, with authorities prioritizing public safety as wildlife activity increases.
The Storm Prediction Center raised the St. Louis region to a level 4 of 5 (moderate risk) for severe weather on Monday, with damaging winds, large hail and potential strong tornadoes expected between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. as storms race from west to east from mid-Missouri; Rolla is in the moderate risk area while Quincy sits at a 3 of 5 risk. Several districts announced early dismissals or canceled after-school activities, the St. Louis Zoo will close at 2 p.m., and some meetings and city operations have been rescheduled or adjusted.
Negotiations for Los Angeles Unified's three major unions ran past midnight, leaving families and 390,000 students unsure as a Tuesday strike could shut schools. Two unions—United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters 2010—reached tentative deals, while Local 99 SEIU members continued bargaining for about 30,000 support staff, with contingency plans for families.
Pittsburgh’s public schools will be closed Wednesday–Friday, April 22–24, as the city hosts the NFL Draft; students will learn remotely those days due to expected large crowds and transportation/safety challenges.
Blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures sweeping eastern Nebraska and western Iowa have prompted metro-area school districts to announce closures or altered schedules, including late starts, as crews monitor conditions.
Forecasted severe winds prompted several Triad-area school districts to cancel classes on Monday, March 16. Districts including Guilford County Schools, Alamance-Burlington, Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Randolph, and Rockingham are affected; a full list is provided by WFMY News 2. Check your district for the latest updates.
A weekend blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow on southern Minnesota, prompting St. Paul Public Schools to cancel all in-person classes and Minneapolis Public Schools to declare a severe weather day with pre-K–5 students off and older students on an e-learning day; state officials issued a no-travel advisory in southern Minnesota, Gov. Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations, and MSP canceled hundreds of flights as snow emergencies spread across the region.
Portland Public Schools plans to close five to ten of its 74 elementary, K–8, middle, and alternative schools by the start of the 2027–28 school year, citing a 12% enrollment drop since 2018–19 and projections of further declines. A timeline calls for family engagement through spring, summer, and fall 2026, with Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong to present a recommendation to the school board by late fall 2026 and board approval by year’s end. Closures would be part of a broader effort to optimize resources and school communities, with decisions influenced by future housing patterns and facility concerns; officials note that savings are unlikely to be substantial unless staffing is reduced.
A brutal Northeast snowstorm crippled travel, closed schools, and left thousands without power as crews began digging out, while officials cautioned that dangerous conditions could linger.
After a nor'easter dumps roughly 15 inches of snow, Boston Public Schools are closed for Tuesday, Feb. 24 to give crews time to clear sidewalks and widen roadways; a snow emergency and parking ban remain in effect until 6 p.m. that day. Libraries, senior centers, and BCYF facilities reopen at noon on Feb. 24; other city buildings keep normal hours. Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day. Space savers must be removed within 48 hours after the end of the emergency, with extra rules in the South End and Bay Village. Shelters run 24/7 with outreach and amnesty measures when temperatures fall below freezing; residents should call 911 for emergencies or 311 for non-emergencies.