Kansas City Schools Close Again Amid Ongoing Snowfall

News Summary

Kansas City continues to face challenges from extreme winter weather, leading to extended school closures for students. Schools throughout the metro area will remain closed for a fifth consecutive day due to new snow accumulation on top of already packed roads. With local meteorologists predicting more snow, residents are preparing for yet another snowy weekend while parents search for activities for their children during this extended break.

Kansas City Schools Hit Pause Again as Snow Keeps Falling

It seems like Kansas City just can’t catch a break from the winter weather! With new snow piling on top of snow-packed roads, schools, colleges, and universities in the Kansas City metro area are extending their closures yet again! This means students will miss class for the fifth day in a row. It’s not just snowflakes falling; it’s classes too!

What’s Going On with the Weather?

As if the city didn’t have enough snow already, local meteorologists are predicting an additional 1 to 3 inches of fresh snow. Can you believe it? This new layer of fluff comes on top of last weekend’s *whopper of a winter storm*, which blanketed the area with an astonishing 11 inches of snow. That record-breaking amount was officially recorded at Kansas City International Airport over Saturday and Sunday. Now the city is navigating a fresh layer of snow, making road conditions challenging for commuters and canceled classes.

Snowball Effect on Schools

As expected, many school districts are feeling the effects of this ongoing winter weather. Some have even decided to extend closures into Friday, meaning even more disruption to the academic schedule. As parents scramble to find activities for their kids, here’s a rundown of several schools that will not hold in-person classes on Friday:

Académie Lafayette – Closed
Belton School District 124 – Virtual day
Blue Springs Schools – Virtual day
Blue Valley Schools – Closed
Butler R-5 School District – Closed
Fort Leavenworth USD 207 – Closed
Fort Osage School District – Virtual day
Frontier Schools of Kansas City – Closed
Gardner Edgerton USD 231 – Closed
Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools – Virtual day
Harrisonville-Cass Schools – Closed
Hickman Mills C-1 School District – Virtual day
Holden R-3 Schools – Closed
Independence School District – Closed
Kansas City Public Schools – Closed
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools – Closed
Kauffman School – Closed
Kearney School District – Virtual day
KIPP Endeavor Academy – Closed
Leavenworth USD 453 – Closed
North Kansas City Schools – Virtual day
Olathe Public Schools – Closed
Park Hill Schools – Virtual day
Pleasant Hill R-3 School District – Virtual day
Piper USD 203 – Closed
Raytown C-2 School District – Closed
Shawnee Mission School District – Closed
Tonganoxie USD 464 – Closed
Unified School District 232 – Closed

Need the full list of closures? You can find it available online. Sounds like a snow day for many, but parents and students are feeling the pinch of this extended winter break!

What’s Next for Kansas City?

Residents are wondering what the future holds. Will we see more storms in the coming weeks? As everyone navigates this snowy situation, it’s safe to say that Kansas City is bundled up and ready for a cozy weekend ahead, even if it means missing less-than-exciting school days. Warm drinks, cozy blankets, and whatever else keeps the cold at bay are in order!

Stay safe, Kansas City, and let’s hope for a speedy thaw as we enjoy the beauty of winter, even if it comes with a side of school closures!