News Summary
This winter, Kansas City area schools are facing multiple closures and delays due to icy road conditions. Several districts have decided to prioritize safety, leading to cancellations of in-person classes, while others have implemented virtual learning options. The Independence School District has announced that all classes are canceled, with North Kansas City Schools following suit with online learning. As the situation evolves, families are urged to stay informed about ongoing updates regarding school operations amid the chilly weather.
Winter Weather Hits Kansas City Area Schools Hard
In a chilly twist of fate, some schools in the Kansas City area are facing cancellation or delayed starts this morning. Icy road conditions are playing the villain in this winter saga, as several districts have decided to put the brakes on classes for safety.
Road Conditions and Safety First
Travel around the metro is getting tricky, with multiple roads closed because of the icy weather. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported several incidents, particularly near iced-over bridges, raising safety concerns for commuters.
Families in the area should also note that the 16th Judicial Circuit Court has adjusted its schedule and will open two hours later at 10 a.m.
School District Updates
Let’s dive into what’s happening with some of the local school districts:
Independence School District
In the Independence School District, classes are officially canceled. They’ve already used all five of their built-in inclement weather makeup days, totaling six weather days so far, with the sixth forgiven. This means they are nearing the limit for any additional snow days.
North Kansas City Schools
Down the road, North Kansas City Schools are facing a similar situation, having used all their built-in snow days and AMI days. They’ve opted for virtual learning instead, ensuring students can still catch up on their studies from home.
Kansas City Public Schools
Meanwhile, Kansas City Public Schools is slightly better positioned with one AMI day left. However, any additional snow days will need to be made up later in the year, which could lead to some busy days ahead.
Raytown Schools
Raytown Schools have also reached the end of their calendar snow days but still have three AMI days at their disposal.
Lee’s Summit R-7 School District
Over in Lee’s Summit, the R-7 district used its first inclement weather day last Wednesday and is currently keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecast.
Class Cancellations and Delays
Ready for the rundown on class cancellations and delays? Here’s who’s affected:
Schools Canceled
- Kansas Atchison Public Schools – Closed
- Blue Springs R-4 – Virtual Learning
- Cameron R-1 – Closed
- Independence School District – Closed
- Kearney R-1 – Virtual Learning Day
- Lee’s Summit R-7 – Closed
- Park Hill School District – Closed
- Oak Grove R-6 – Closed
- Odessa R-7 – Closed
Delayed Starts
- Blue Valley Schools – 2-hour Delay
- Olathe School District – 2-hour Delay
- Shawnee Mission School District – 2-hour Delay
Virtual Learning Days
- Liberty – Virtual Learning Day
- North Kansas City – Virtual Learning Day
- Raytown – Virtual Learning Day
- Platte County R-3 – Virtual Learning Day
- Fort Osage School District – Virtual Learning Day
- Excelsior Springs School District #40 – Virtual Learning Day
Stay Informed
This situation is evolving quickly, so it’s a good idea to stay updated on the latest news regarding school closures and delays. For a complete list of cancellations, delays, and virtual learning days, check out online resources that track these developments.
Keep warm and safe out there as winter continues its icy grip on the Kansas City area!
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Additional Resources
- KCTV5: School Closures and Delays
- Kansas City Star: Latest Winter Storm Updates
- Fox4KC: Kansas City Area School Districts
- AOL: Kansas City Area Schools Business Impact
- KCTV5: Kansas City Area School Announcements
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