school closures as a result of severe weather
School will be closed due to bad weather alerts due to the inclement weather in the Canton area, several schools have closed today. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, forecasting snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, temperatures around 18°F (-8°C), and wind chills that feel like 4°F (-15°C).
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The following schools and districts have called off classes
Brown Local Schools (Carroll County)
Canton Harbor High School
Canton Local Schools
Carrollton Exempted Village Schools (Carroll County)
Central Catholic High School
Fairless Local Schools
Hartville Christian School
Heritage Christian School and Preschool
Idea House Education Services
Louisville Local Schools
Marlington Local Schools
Massillon Christian School
Massillon City Schools
Minerva Area Christian School
Minerva Local Schools
Northwest Local Schools
Osnaburg Local Schools
Perry Local Schools
Regina Coeli – St. Joseph
R.G. Drage
St. Joan of Arc
St. Mary Catholic School
Sts. Philip and James
St. Thomas Aquinas
Sandy Valley Local Schools
Tuslaw Local Schools
West Branch Local Schools (Mahoning County)
Wright Prep Academy
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These closures are due to road conditions, which put students and staff at risk of accidents. School officials gather and analyze weather reports and road conditions from 4:30 AM to make the right decisions regarding the closing or delay of the schools. The major concern is the safety of students in traffic congestion, which they might face while they are on their way to school, either by bus, car, or foot.
North Canton City Schools
Parents and guardians must check the official school district websites, local news broadcasts, and social media platforms for the most current news. Some schools, such as North Canton City Schools, use phone calls, text messages, or emails to inform families about delays. Parents should ensure the school has the correct contact information to be updated with the latest news.
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Besides, all the extracurricular activities, including sports practices and events, are closed down when the schools have been due to the weather conditions. Most of the time, no extracurricular activities in the high school will proceed based on whether the snowfall is slight or the streets are clean. It is crucial to check on your schools or guide them on the condition of these events.
Home – Winton Woods City School District
The decision to close schools is not an easy one. Transportation directors and superintendents have to consider many factors: current and forecasted weather conditions, road safety, and the ability to clear school grounds of snow and ice. The time of the weather event also holds excellent significance; to be specific, a storm hitting early in the morning presents different challenges compared to the one that occurs overnight.
Cardinal Local Schools
Families are recommended to be prepared and have an alternate plan in case of a school closure. One thing one may do is find a childcare provider for the time the kid will be at home, make sure your children have the right clothes for the winter season, or talk to them about how to act if there is an earlier dismissal or an unexpected day off. Getting news from different sources shall allow the situation to be handled without any issues.
Jackson City Schools
The Canton gap has increased as the school has become; however, the snow, extreme cold, and wet and zippy road surfaces are the main causes.
The students should be more careful because of the snow, extreme cold, and slippery walkways in the school areas.
The school board issues the opening/closing and event notices. Therefore, students, faculty, and parents shall consult every school district’s official social media networks.
