Nampa School Closings Today — Live Status & Delays (Idaho)

Are Nampa schools closed today? Check live status below — updated every 10 minutes.

Live status monitored for Nampa School District, Vallivue School District, Caldwell School District, and Middleton School District.

How Nampa School Closings Are Announced

Nampa School District (NSD131) posts closure and delay decisions on its official website at nsd131.org, typically aiming to notify families by early morning or, when an overnight storm makes an early call possible, the evening before. Families also receive direct alerts through ParentSquare, the district’s primary communication app, which sends push notifications, texts, and emails the moment a closure or delay is confirmed.

In addition to district channels, Nampa closures are broadcast by the three main Boise-area television stations during their morning newscasts: KTVB 7News (NBC), which publishes a running list at ktvb.com/closings; KIVI Idaho News 6 (ABC), which maintains a closures article at kivitv.com; and KBOI-TV CBS 2, which covers closures at idahonews.com. This page checks all of these sources automatically, alongside the neighboring Vallivue, Caldwell, and Middleton district websites, so families in the Nampa area can see consolidated, live status in one place.

Weather Risks That Can Trigger Nampa School Closures

• Winter snow and ice storms: Pacific storm systems moving through the Treasure Valley between November and March can drop several inches of snow overnight, and Canyon County’s mostly rural bus routes are often the first to be affected.
• Freezing fog and black ice: The valley’s low elevation and irrigation canals create dense freezing fog on cold mornings, coating roads, sidewalks, and bus stops with black ice that’s difficult for drivers and pedestrians to see.
• Extreme summer heat: Multi-day heat advisories with temperatures above 100°F can prompt early dismissals or modified outdoor-activity schedules, particularly for schools without full air conditioning.
• Regional wildfire smoke: Smoke drifting in from wildfires elsewhere in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest can push air quality into unhealthy ranges, occasionally leading districts to cancel outdoor recess and athletics or, in severe cases, close schools.
• High wind events: Strong wind events funneling through the agricultural Treasure Valley can down tree limbs and power lines, occasionally causing power outages that affect school operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early does Nampa School District announce school closures?

Nampa School District (NSD) aims to announce closures and delays as early as possible, ideally the evening before when an overnight storm makes an early call feasible, or by early morning on the day of. Families are notified through ParentSquare, the district website, and local TV stations.

What’s the difference between a closure and a delay in Nampa?

A closure means all in-person classes are cancelled for the day district-wide, while a delayed start pushes back the morning bell (commonly by one or two hours) to give crews time to clear snow and ice from roads and bus routes before students are picked up.

Do all Nampa-area schools close at the same time?

Nampa School District, Vallivue School District, Caldwell School District, and Middleton School District each make independent closure decisions based on conditions in their own boundaries, so it’s possible for one district to close while a neighboring district stays open or operates on a delay. This page monitors all four districts separately so you can see each one’s current status.

Which local TV stations report Nampa school closings?

KTVB 7News (NBC), KIVI Idaho News 6 (ABC), and KBOI-TV CBS 2 are the three primary Boise-area television stations that report Nampa-area school closings during winter weather events. This page automatically monitors all three alongside official district websites.

How often is this page updated?

Status checks run automatically every 15 minutes under normal conditions, and every 5 minutes during active weather alerts, so you can check back throughout the morning for the latest confirmed status.

Why doesn’t it snow much in Nampa, yet schools still close?

Even a light dusting of snow or a thin layer of ice can make roads dangerous in Canyon County, since the region has far less snow-removal and de-icing equipment than colder states. Many Nampa-area students are bused in from outlying farm roads that ice over quickly and take longer to clear, which is often enough on its own to trigger a delay or closure.

Nampa-Area School Roster

Nampa School District (NSD)

High Schools

• Columbia High School
• Nampa High School
• Skyview High School
• iCAT Career and Technical

Middle Schools

• East Valley Middle School
• Lone Star Middle School
• South Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Central Elementary School
• Endeavor Elementary School
• Iowa Elementary School
• Lake Ridge Elementary School
• New Horizons Magnet School
• Owyhee Elementary School
• Park Ridge Elementary School
• Ronald Reagan Elementary School
• Roosevelt Elementary School
• Sherman Elementary School
• Willow Creek Elementary School

Alternative & Online

• Nampa Online Virtual Academy (NOVA)
• Nampa Academy
• Patriot STEM Academy
• Union School

Vallivue School District (VSD)

High Schools

• Vallivue High School
• Ridgevue High School
• Vallivue Academy

Middle Schools

• Sage Valley Middle School
• Summitvue Middle School
• Vallivue Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Birch Elementary School
• Central Canyon Elementary School
• Desert Springs Elementary School
• East Canyon Elementary School
• Falcon Ridge Elementary School
• Lakevue Elementary School
• Skyway Elementary School
• Warhawk Elementary School
• West Canyon Elementary School

Caldwell School District (CSD)

High Schools

• Caldwell High School
• Canyon Springs High School

Middle Schools

• Jefferson Middle School
• Syringa Middle School
• Indian Creek Academy

Elementary Schools

• Lewis & Clark Elementary School
• Sacajawea Elementary School
• Van Buren Elementary School
• Washington Elementary School
• Wilson Elementary School
• Pat Anderson School

Middleton School District (MSD)

High Schools

• Middleton High School
• Middleton Academy

Middle Schools

• Middleton Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Heights Elementary School
• Mill Creek Elementary School
• Purple Sage Elementary School