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Oklahoma School Closings Today — Live Delays & Cancellations
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL CLOSINGS
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🏙️ Oklahoma City Metro Loading…
Serving Oklahoma and Cleveland Counties. Ice storms and tornado outbreaks are the primary closure triggers — KFOR-TV News 4, KOCO 5, and KWTV News 9 report first.
Oklahoma City Public Schools
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Edmond Public Schools
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Moore Public Schools
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Norman Public Schools
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Serving Tulsa County and northeast Oklahoma. Ice storms regularly force multi-day closures, while spring tornado outbreaks trigger sudden early dismissals — KJRH 2 News and FOX 23 Tulsa are the primary local sources.
Tulsa Public Schools
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Broken Arrow Public Schools
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Jenks Public Schools
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Serving Comanche County near Fort Sill. Winter weather and ice storms sweeping in from the Texas Panhandle are the primary cause of closures. KSWO-TV ABC 7 Lawton is the primary local source for southwest Oklahoma closings announcements.
Lawton Public Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check the live district status table above for real-time closures. Most Oklahoma superintendents aim to announce by 5:30 AM. For major winter weather or ice events, announcements can come as early as 10 PM the night before.
Sign up for alerts on this page, follow local TV stations like KFOR-TV, KOCO 5, KWTV News 9, and KJRH, and log in to your district's parent portal (often PowerSchool or Skyward) to verify your contact information is current for robocall and SMS notifications.
Superintendents typically aim to make a final decision by 5:30 AM, though for major ice storms or winter weather events announcements can come as early as 10 PM the night before.
Yes. Many Oklahoma districts have adopted Asynchronous Learning Days or Remote Learning Days, allowing students to complete assignments online so the district does not lose instructional time. Check your specific district's policy in the parent portal.
Yes. Oklahoma lies in the heart of Tornado Alley. When tornado watches or warnings are issued during school hours — especially during the 2–4 PM afternoon bus window — districts will often dismiss early or shelter in place. Some districts may cancel school entirely when a tornado outbreak is forecast.
Absolutely. Ice storms are the leading cause of school closures in Oklahoma. Even a thin glaze of ice on roads and bridges can make bus travel dangerous across the state, especially in rural areas. Closures can last multiple days following a significant ice event.
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
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Ice Storms
Oklahoma's most common closure cause. Even a thin glaze of ice on bridges and rural roads can shut down bus routes statewide for multiple days.
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Tornado Outbreaks
Oklahoma sits in the heart of Tornado Alley. Districts frequently close or dismiss early when tornado watches are issued, especially during the 2–4 PM bus window.
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Winter Snowstorms
Heavy snow combined with cold temperatures can close rural roads and make bus travel impossible across western and northern Oklahoma.
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Flash Flooding
Severe spring storms can produce rapid flash flooding on low-water crossings and rural roads, blocking bus routes even without winter weather.

Check the latest Oklahoma school closings, delays, and cancellations today. This page monitors real-time announcements from school districts across Oklahoma — including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow, and Edmond. Most Oklahoma superintendents aim to post decisions by 5:30 AM, though major ice storms may prompt announcements the evening before.

School closures in Oklahoma are most commonly triggered by ice storms, severe winter weather, tornado warnings, and flash flooding. Oklahoma Emergency Management agencies coordinate directly with the National Weather Service offices in Norman, Tulsa, and Amarillo to monitor threats, and local Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) advise districts on road conditions ahead of each decision.

Many Oklahoma districts have adopted Asynchronous Learning Days or Remote Learning Days, allowing students to complete schoolwork online when in-person attendance is unsafe — meaning a "closed" day may still require student participation. Check your district's parent portal (PowerSchool or Skyward) for your school's specific e-learning policy and to ensure your contact information is current for early-morning closure alerts.

Find Oklahoma School Closings by ZIP Code

Districts grouped by region. ZIP boundaries sourced from NCES Common Core of Data (2024–25). Because ZIP codes and district boundaries rarely align perfectly, always confirm your specific address with your district’s enrollment office.

Greater Oklahoma City Metro

Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS)
Serves Oklahoma City proper — largest district in the state, spanning north, south, east & northeast OKC
73102 · 73103 · 73104 · 73105 · 73106 · 73107 · 73108 · 73109 · 73111 · 73112 · 73114 · 73115 · 73116 · 73117 · 73118 · 73119 · 73120 · 73121 · 73129 · 73141 · 73145

Edmond Public Schools
Serves Edmond, Arcadia, and portions of north Oklahoma County — fast-growing suburb north of OKC
73003 · 73012 · 73013 · 73025 · 73034

Putnam City Schools
Serves northwest OKC, Bethany, Warr Acres, and Yukon-adjacent communities
73122 · 73127 · 73128 · 73132 · 73162

Midwest City–Del City Schools (Mid-Del)
Serves Midwest City, Del City, and east OKC communities near Tinker AFB
73110 · 73115 · 73130

Moore Public Schools
Serves Moore, south OKC, and portions of south Oklahoma County — known tornado-risk corridor
73160 · 73165 · 73170

Norman Public Schools
Serves Norman and surrounding Cleveland County — home of the University of Oklahoma
73019 · 73026 · 73069 · 73071 · 73072

Greater Tulsa Metro & Green Country

Tulsa Public Schools
Serves the City of Tulsa — second-largest district in Oklahoma, covering midtown, north, east & west Tulsa
74103 · 74104 · 74105 · 74106 · 74107 · 74108 · 74110 · 74112 · 74114 · 74115 · 74116 · 74117 · 74119 · 74120 · 74126 · 74127 · 74128 · 74129 · 74130 · 74132 · 74135 · 74136

Broken Arrow Public Schools (BAPS)
Serves Broken Arrow and south Tulsa County — largest suburban district in the Tulsa metro
74011 · 74012 · 74014

Jenks Public Schools
Serves Jenks and south Tulsa communities — 74133 is shared territory with Union and Tulsa (see overlap note below)
74037 · 74133 (⚠ shared — see note)

Union Public Schools
Serves south and southeast Tulsa, including portions of ZIP 74133 and 74134 — 74133 is shared territory
74133 (⚠ shared) · 74134 · 74137

Owasso Public Schools
Serves Owasso, Collinsville, Turley, and north Tulsa County communities
74015 · 74017 · 74019 · 74021 · 74055 · 74073

Southwest Oklahoma

Lawton Public Schools
Serves Lawton and Comanche County — southwest Oklahoma’s largest district, adjacent to Fort Sill
73501 · 73503 · 73505 · 73507

⚠️ ZIP Code Overlap Warning

The following ZIP codes are served by more than one school district. Your specific street address determines which district you belong to — ZIP alone is not sufficient. Contact the district enrollment office or use the district’s address lookup tool to confirm.

  • 74133 — shared between Tulsa Public Schools, Union Public Schools, and Jenks Public Schools
  • 73115 — portions served by both Oklahoma City Public Schools and Midwest City–Del City Schools
  • 73160 — primarily Moore Public Schools; southern fringe overlaps with Norman and Blanchard boundaries
  • 74055 — primary Owasso district; fringe addresses may fall within Tulsa Public Schools or Collinsville district
  • 73012 / 73013 — Edmond Public Schools primary; some northern OKC-addressed properties may differ at the street level

🗺️ Bordering-State Districts Commonly Searched Alongside Oklahoma

Families near Oklahoma’s borders often search both states simultaneously during regional weather events. Common cross-border searches include:

  • Kansas border (north): USD 470 Arkansas City-Cowley County · USD 357 Belle Plaine · Caldwell USD 360
  • Missouri / Arkansas border (northeast / east): Joplin R-VIII (MO) · Fort Smith Public Schools (AR) · Bentonville SD (AR)
  • Texas border (south): Wichita Falls ISD (TX) · Gainesville ISD (TX) · Sherman ISD (TX) — frequently co-searched with Lawton closings during Texas Panhandle ice events
  • Colorado / New Mexico border (west / northwest): Boise City and Guymon districts straddle weather systems that also affect southeastern Colorado schools

All Oklahoma School District ZIP Codes — Master Index

73003 73012 73013 73019 73025 73026 73034 73037 73069 73071 73072
73102 73103 73104 73105 73106 73107 73108 73109 73110 73111 73112
73114 73115 73116 73117 73118 73119 73120 73121 73122 73127 73128
73129 73130 73132 73141 73145 73160 73162 73165 73170 73501 73503
73505 73507 74011 74012 74014 74015 74017 74019 74021 74037 74055
74073 74103 74104 74105 74106 74107 74108 74110 74112 74114 74115
74116 74117 74119 74120 74126 74127 74128 74129 74130 74132 74133
74134 74135 74136 74137

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