Maryland School Closings and Delays Today (December 16, 2025)

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The state of Maryland is experiencing notable school delays on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, due to the aftermath of winter weather, icy conditions, and general road safety concerns.

The disruptions are concentrated in the eastern and western parts of the state, with the largest impact coming from a major county-wide delay.

Public School Districts

The following table lists public school districts with reported delays or closures:

District/County	Status	Details/Notes
Anne Arundel County Public Schools	2-hour delay	No additional notes.
Baltimore County Public Schools	2-hour delay	No morning kindergarten.
Carroll County Public Schools	2-hour delay	Re-evaluation at 7:00 AM.
Cecil County Public Schools	Closed	10-month staff closed; 12-month staff on standby.
Harford County Public Schools	3-hour delay	No AM kindergarten; no before-school childcare; no AM or PM Early Learners and Learning Together programs.
Maryland School for the Deaf	2-hour delay	No additional notes.

No delays or closures reported for other public districts (e.g., Allegany, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester) based on available sources—schools in these areas appear to be operating normally or have not announced changes for December 16.

Private and Independent Schools

Catholic High School of Baltimore: 2-hour delay.
Churchville Presbyterian Preschool and Daycare: Opening at 8:30 AM; preschool cancelled.
Glenelg Country School: 2-hour delay.
Grace Classical Academy: 2-hour delay.
Loyola Blakefield: 2-hour delay.
McDonogh School: 2-hour delay.
Mount Zion Baptist Christian School: Opening at 10:30 AM.
North Carroll Community School: 2-hour delay; re-evaluation by 7:30 AM.
Redeemer Classical Christian School: 2-hour delay.
Rock Church Academy: 2-hour delay.
St. Elizabeth School: 2-hour delay.

Higher Education (Colleges/Universities)

While the query focuses on schools, some related announcements include:

Community College of Baltimore County: Opening at 10:00 AM.
Harford Community College: Opening at 1:00 PM.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland: Opening at noon.

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.

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