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Indiana School Closings Today — Live Delays & Cancellations

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Marion and Hamilton Counties — Indiana’s largest metro area. Winter ice storms are the dominant closure trigger; the city’s flat terrain accelerates freeze-up. WTHR-TV (NBC 13), RTV6 (ABC), FOX 59, and WISH-TV (CBS) report first.

Indianapolis Public Schools

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MSD of Wayne Township

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Hamilton Southeastern Schools

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Carmel Clay Schools

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Allen County — Indiana’s second-largest city. Fort Wayne sits in a transitional zone between the lake-effect snow belt and the ice-prone central region, seeing significant winter weather October through March. NewsChannel 15 (WPTA ABC) and WANE-TV (CBS) are the primary local sources.

Fort Wayne Community Schools

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St. Joseph County — one of Indiana’s snowiest cities, sitting directly in the Lake Michigan lake-effect snow belt with annual snowfall often exceeding 60 inches. WSBT (CBS) and WNDU (NBC 16) are the leading local sources.

South Bend Community School Corp

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Monroe County — home of Indiana University. Closures are most often triggered by ice accumulation and freezing rain moving up from the south, rather than lake-effect snow. WTHR-TV and WTWO News cover this region.

Monroe County Community School Corp

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Vanderburgh County — Indiana’s southernmost major city. Closures are most often triggered by ice storms moving in from the south and occasional Gulf moisture snowfall events. 14 News (WFIE NBC) is the primary local source.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Most Indiana superintendents aim to announce by 5:00–5:30 AM. For major winter storms, announcements often come as early as 10 PM the night before.

Most Indiana superintendents aim to decide by 5:00–5:30 AM. For major winter storms, decisions are often made by 10 PM the evening before to allow families to make childcare arrangements.

Yes. Many Indiana districts have adopted eLearning Day plans approved by the Indiana Department of Education. On these days, students complete online assignments from home and the day counts toward the state’s 180-day instructional requirement.

There is no universal threshold. Decisions depend on accumulation rate, road conditions, wind chill, and the timing of the storm relative to bus routes. Northern Indiana school districts near Lake Michigan may close for 3–4 inches due to lake-effect drifting, while central Indiana districts often stay open unless roads are significantly iced.

Yes. Many Indiana districts have a wind chill threshold — typically around −20°F to −25°F — at which they will cancel school or delay start times, particularly to protect students waiting at bus stops.

Sign up for alerts through your district’s parent portal (most use SchoolMessenger or ParentSquare). You can also follow WTHR-TV, RTV6, FOX 59, or WISH-TV for Indy-area closings, or WSBT and WNDU for northern Indiana.

Understanding Alert Levels

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School Closed

All in-person classes cancelled. May be designated as an e-Learning or Asynchronous Day — students complete work online.

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Delayed Start

1- or 2-hour late start. Bus pickups shift accordingly. Breakfast is typically not served on delay days.

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Early Dismissal

Students released early, usually when severe weather is forecast to peak during afternoon bus routes.

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Open / Normal

Schools operating on regular schedule. Monitor for updates if weather conditions change during the day.

Where to Find Real-Time Updates

How Decisions Are Made

Check the latest Indiana school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across Indiana — including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, and Bloomington.

Closures in Indiana are most commonly triggered by winter storms, lake-effect snow in the north, freezing rain and ice accumulation, and extreme wind chill that makes bus stop wait times dangerous. Many Indiana districts operate under Indiana Department of Education-approved eLearning Day plans, which allow closures to count toward the 180-day instructional calendar when students complete digital assignments at home.

Find Indiana School Closings by ZIP Code

Locate your school district by ZIP code or community name. ZIP assignments follow NCES Common Core of Data boundaries; rural ZIPs shared by multiple districts are noted in the overlap box below.

Central Indiana · Indianapolis Metro

Indianapolis Public Schools

Indianapolis city core — Downtown, Near Eastside, Near Westside, Near Northside, Fountain Square, Haughville, Irvington, Brightwood, Mapleton-Fall Creek

46201 · 46202 · 46203 · 46204 · 46205 · 46206 · 46207 · 46208 · 46218 · 46220 · 46221 · 46222 · 46224 · 46225 · 46226 · 46227 · 46228 · 46231 · 46234 · 46235 · 46236 · 46240 · 46254 · 46260

MSD of Wayne Township

West Indianapolis metro — Ben Davis, Speedway adjacent, Bridgeport, Mars Hill, Lynhurst, Eagledale, West Newton

46214 · 46221 · 46224 · 46231 · 46234 · 46241

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Hamilton County — Fishers, Geist, Fortville, McCordsville, Lapel (Hamilton portion)

46037 · 46038 · 46040 · 46055 · 46060 · 46062 · 46063 · 46064 · 46069 · 46085 · 46280

Carmel Clay Schools

Hamilton County — Carmel, Clay Township, northern Indianapolis (46032/46033 Carmel addresses)

46032 · 46033 · 46074 · 46082 · 46280 · 46290

Northeast Indiana · Fort Wayne Area

Fort Wayne Community Schools

Allen County — Fort Wayne city, New Haven adjacent, Waynedale, Southwick, Harlan (Fort Wayne postal addresses)

46801 · 46802 · 46803 · 46804 · 46805 · 46806 · 46807 · 46808 · 46809 · 46814 · 46815 · 46816 · 46818 · 46819 · 46825 · 46835 · 46845

North Indiana · South Bend / Lake-Effect Belt

South Bend Community School Corp

St. Joseph County — South Bend city, Lakeville, North Liberty (South Bend postal zone), Roseland area

46601 · 46613 · 46614 · 46615 · 46616 · 46617 · 46619 · 46620 · 46624 · 46626 · 46628 · 46634 · 46635 · 46637 · 46660 · 46680 · 46699

Southwest Indiana · Evansville / Tri-State Area

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Vanderburgh County — Evansville city, Darmstadt, Melody Hills, Garvin Park, North Park, East Side, Stringtown, West Side

47701 · 47702 · 47703 · 47704 · 47705 · 47706 · 47708 · 47710 · 47711 · 47712 · 47713 · 47714 · 47715 · 47716 · 47719 · 47720 · 47721 · 47722 · 47724 · 47725 · 47728 · 47730 · 47731 · 47732 · 47733 · 47734 · 47735 · 47736 · 47737 · 47740 · 47747 · 47750

South-Central Indiana · Bloomington / Monroe County

Monroe County Community School Corp

Monroe County — Bloomington, Ellettsville, Stinesville, Harrodsburg, Unionville, Smithville, Hindustan, Trevlac

47401 · 47402 · 47403 · 47404 · 47405 · 47406 · 47407 · 47408 · 47420 · 47429 · 47433 · 47438 · 47448 · 47460 · 47462 · 47464 · 47468

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap — These ZIPs Span Multiple Districts

46221 — Shared by Indianapolis Public Schools and MSD of Wayne Township (the Wayne Township boundary bisects this postal area; check your school address to confirm enrollment zone)
46224 — Shared by Indianapolis Public Schools and MSD of Wayne Township (straddles the township line along Rockville Road corridor)
46231 — Shared by Indianapolis Public Schools and MSD of Wayne Township (Decatur Township border area; some addresses enroll in Perry Township MSD)
46234 — Shared by Indianapolis Public Schools and MSD of Wayne Township (Clermont / Ben Davis area, western fringe)
46280 — Shared by Carmel Clay Schools and Hamilton Southeastern Schools (north Indianapolis / Keystone area ZIP crosses the Clay–Fall Creek township line)
46060 — Shared by Hamilton Southeastern Schools and neighboring Noblesville Schools (Noblesville city ZIPs overlap HSE territory in the Geist Reservoir corridor)

ℹ️ USPS postal boundaries do not always align with school district attendance zones. When in doubt, enter your street address at your district’s enrollment portal to confirm your school assignment.

🗺️ Frequently Searched Bordering-State Districts

Illinois (Chicago Suburbs / Northwest Indiana border): Chicago Public Schools (IL), Lansing SD 158 (IL), Calumet City SD (IL), Bloom Township HSD 206 (IL) — commonly searched by families in Lake and Porter counties IN who straddle the state line.
Ohio (Fort Wayne border): Van Wert City Schools (OH), Paulding Exempted Village Schools (OH) — northeast Allen County residents sometimes search Ohio districts.
Michigan (South Bend / Elkhart border): Niles Community Schools (MI), Cassopolis Public Schools (MI), Edwardsburg Public Schools (MI) — families in northern St. Joseph County and Elkhart County near the MI line frequently check these.
Kentucky (Evansville Tri-State border): Henderson County Schools (KY), Daviess County Public Schools (KY) — southwestern Indiana families near the Ohio River commonly check Kentucky closings alongside EVSC.

All Indiana School District ZIP Codes — Full Index

      46032 46033 46037 46038 46040 46055 46060 46062 46063 46064 46069 46074 46082 46085 46201 46202 46203 46204 46205 46206 46207 46208 46214 46218 46220 46221 46222 46224 46225 46226 46227 46228 46231 46234 46235 46236 46240 46241 46254 46260 46280 46290 46601 46613 46614 46615 46616 46617 46619 46620 46624 46626 46628 46634 46635 46637 46660 46680 46699 46801 46802 46803 46804 46805 46806 46807 46808 46809 46814 46815 46816 46818 46819 46825 46835 46845 47401 47402 47403 47404 47405 47406 47407 47408 47420 47429 47433 47438 47448 47460 47462 47464 47468 47701 47702 47703 47704 47705 47706 47708 47710 47711 47712 47713 47714 47715 47716 47719 47720 47721 47722 47724 47725 47728 47730 47731 47732 47733 47734 47735 47736 47737 47740 47747 47750
    