School Closings and Delays Today (February 28, 2025)

As of Friday, February 28, 2025, there are no widespread reports of school closures or delays across the United States due to weather or emergencies. However, several school districts have recently announced permanent closures due to declining enrollment and budget constraints:

Here are some specific regions:

I. Scheduled Closures/Breaks (February 28, 2025):

• Bardwell Elementary and District 131: Closed on February 28, 2025.
• Oyster River Cooperative School District: Closed February 24-28, 2025 (February Break).

II. Potential Closures/Make-Up Days (February 28, 2025):

• York School District 1: Designated as a bad weather make-up day, but no closures or delays reported.

III. Schools Open (February 28, 2025):

• Edenton-Chowan School District: Full day of school.
• Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado: No active closings or delays.
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: No active closings or delays.
• Detroit, Michigan: No active closings or delays.
• Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia: No closings or delays reported.
• Connecticut: Schools are open, no reported delays or closings.
• Buffalo, New York: No active closings or delays.

IV. Unclear/Check Local Sources (February 28, 2025):

• Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota: No specific information, check local news.

V. Future School Closures/Consolidation (Beyond February 28, 2025):

• Houston Independent School District (HISD): Considering closures for the 2026-2027 academic year due to declining enrollment.
• North East Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas): Wilshire Elementary, Clear Spring Elementary, and Driscoll Middle School to close for the 2025-2026 school year.
• New York City Catholic Schools: Seven schools to close at the end of the current academic year.

For the most current information on school closings or delays in specific areas, it’s advisable to check local news outlets or official school district communications.