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Winter weather continues to disrupt schools across Oklahoma, with many districts canceling in-person classes or switching to virtual learning on Wednesday. Ice and snow have made roads slick and unsafe, prompting schools to prioritize safety for students and staff.
Oklahoma City Schools Respond
Oklahoma City Public Schools announced the cancellation of all classes and activities on Wednesday. District officials also advised families to prepare for potential virtual learning throughout the rest of the week if the winter weather persists.
Closures and Virtual Learning Plans
Here’s a breakdown of how schools across the state are handling the storm:
- Alex Public Schools: Closed through Wednesday
- Asher Public Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Astec Charter Schools (OKC): Virtual learning Wednesday
- Bray-Doyle Public Schools: Closed through Thursday
- Byng Public Schools: Closed Wednesday, activities canceled
- Cache Public Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Dibble Public Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Duncan Public Schools: Closed Wednesday
- Jennings Public Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Krebs Public School: Closed Wednesday
- Latta Public Schools: Closed Wednesday
- Lawton Public Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Mason Public Schools: Closed Wednesday
- Moore Public Schools: Closed Wednesday
- New Lima Public Schools: Closed Wednesday, activities canceled
- Paden Public Schools: Closed Wednesday, activities canceled
- Pawnee Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Piedmont Public Schools: Closed Wednesday
- Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Public Schools: Open Wednesday, buses running 1 hour late
- Roff Public Schools: Closed Wednesday, activities canceled
- Rush Springs Schools: Closed Wednesday, activities canceled
- Seminole Public Schools: Closed through Wednesday
- Sterling Public Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Stratford Public Schools: Closed Wednesday
- Sulphur Public Schools: Closed Wednesday, activities canceled
- Tupelo Public Schools: Closed Wednesday
- Vanoss Public Schools: Virtual learning through Wednesday
- Wellston Public Schools: Virtual learning Wednesday
- Wetumka Public Schools: Closed Wednesday, activities canceled
Driving Tips and Weather Outlook
With icy conditions lingering, drivers are urged to use caution, especially on bridges and overpasses, which tend to freeze first. If you’re heading out early, give yourself extra time and keep an emergency kit in your vehicle just in case.
Forecasters say temperatures could remain below freezing for several days, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on updates from local schools and road crews. Folks across central Oklahoma are already noticing slick spots, so staying off the roads when possible is the safest bet.
What We Know
- • Oklahoma City Public Schools canceled classes and activities Wednesday.
- • Many districts shifted to virtual learning or canceled classes entirely.
- • Bridges and overpasses are freezing first due to icy conditions.
What We Don't Know
- • Whether more schools will extend closures or virtual learning into the week.
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