Delaware Online Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather moves through the First State, staying informed about school schedules is a top priority for families. Delaware Online (The News Journal) and the State of Delaware’s official notification systems provide real-time updates to help you navigate delays, early dismissals, and full closures.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Get Official Updates

In Delaware, the decision to close schools is typically made by 5:15 AM based on local road scouting and consultations with DelDOT and the National Weather Service. You can track these decisions through the following official channels:

1. The Delaware School Closing Information System

The State of Delaware maintains a centralized, real-time dashboard. This is the “source of truth” for all public schools, many private schools, and state agencies.

Website: schoolclosings.delaware.gov
Email/Text Alerts: You can subscribe to the state’s notification service to receive a direct message the moment your district’s status changes.

2. Delaware Online & Local News

Delaware Online (The News Journal) frequently aggregates these reports into a searchable list during major storm events. Additionally, local TV partners include:

Upstate: WCAU (NBC10), WPVI (ABC6), and KYW (CBS3).
Downstate: WBOC and WMDT (covering Sussex and Kent counties).

Understanding “Snow Day” Protocols

Delaware districts have increasingly integrated Asynchronous Learning and Remote Instruction into their weather plans to avoid adding extra days to the end of the school year in June.

Action	Impact on Students
2-Hour Delay	School and bus pickups start exactly 2 hours late. Morning Pre-K is typically canceled.
Closed (Traditional)	No school; no instruction. Day must be made up later in the year.
Remote Learning Day	Physical buildings are closed, but students log in via Schoology or Google Classroom for lessons.
Early Dismissal	Students are sent home early (often between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM) to beat incoming afternoon snow.

Important Phone Numbers

If you do not have internet access during a power outage, you can check school status via these dedicated hotlines:

State of Delaware Closing Line: 877-831-7215
Christina School District Hotline: 302-552-2726
DelDOT Road Conditions: Dial 2-1-1 or check the DelDOT App for real-time snowplow tracking.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Delaware from Delaware Online. Delawareonline is the home page of The News Journal with in depth and updated local news.