Pulaski County School Closings Today — Live Status & Delays (Arkansas)

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

Live status monitored for Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD), Little Rock School District (LRSD), North Little Rock School District (NLRSD), and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (JNPSD).

How Pulaski County School Closures Are Announced

The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) posts closure, delay, and early-dismissal notices on its official site at pcssd.org, and pushes alerts to families through the district’s phone, text, and email notification system. Because PCSSD covers roughly 600 square miles stretching from Maumelle and Sherwood into rural stretches near Wrightsville and Roland, decisions often account for road conditions that vary widely across the footprint — a call that’s easy in one part of the district can be much harder a half hour away.

The neighboring Little Rock (LRSD), North Little Rock (NLRSD), and Jacksonville North Pulaski (JNPSD) districts each make independent closure decisions and post them on their own district sites and social media accounts. Announcements typically go out by early morning during a developing weather event, or the evening before when an ice storm or significant winter system is already in the forecast. Local TV stations — KATV Channel 7, THV11 (KTHV), KARK 4 News, and FOX16 (KLRT) — compile and broadcast closures from all four districts, usually starting with their early-morning newscasts.

Weather Risks That Can Close Pulaski County Schools

• Winter ice storms: Central Arkansas gets far less snow than ice, and even a thin glaze on bridges, overpasses, and rural roads can make bus routes unsafe — this is the single most common cause of closures.
• Severe thunderstorms: Spring and early summer bring damaging wind and large hail that can affect morning arrival or dismissal timing.
• Tornadoes: Pulaski County sits in a active part of “Dixie Alley,” and confirmed tornado warnings during school hours can trigger shelter-in-place or early dismissal decisions.
• Flash flooding: Low-water crossings and rural roads in the outer parts of PCSSD’s territory can flood quickly after heavy rain, cutting off bus routes even when city schools are unaffected.
• Extreme summer heat: Heat advisories can affect outdoor activities and buses without air conditioning, particularly during early fall and late spring sports and after-school programs.
• Dense fog: River-valley fog can delay early bus routes, particularly near the Arkansas River corridor shared by Little Rock and North Little Rock.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early does Pulaski County Special School District announce school closures?

PCSSD aims to make closure or delay decisions as early as possible, ideally by early morning for same-day weather events or the evening before when an ice storm is already in the forecast. Announcements go out through the district’s notification system, its website, and local media.

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

A closure cancels school entirely for the day, while a delay pushes the start time back — commonly by one to two hours — to allow road crews more time to treat icy surfaces or for a storm system to clear the area before buses run.

Do all Pulaski County schools close at the same time?

Not necessarily. PCSSD, LRSD, NLRSD, and JNPSD are separate districts that make independent decisions, so it’s possible for one district to close or delay while a neighboring district stays open, especially during localized ice or flooding events.

Which local TV stations report Pulaski County school closings?

KATV Channel 7 (ABC), THV11/KTHV (CBS), KARK 4 News (NBC), and FOX16 (KLRT) are the primary Little Rock-market stations that compile and broadcast school closing lists, typically starting with early-morning newscasts during active weather.

How often is this page updated?

Status checks run automatically every 15 minutes under normal conditions, and every 5 minutes during active weather alerts, pulling directly from official district feeds, TV station reports, and National Weather Service data.

Why does PCSSD cover such a large, spread-out area?

Pulaski County Special School District was formed in 1927 by combining dozens of smaller districts and today spans roughly 600 square miles across parts of Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke, and Faulkner counties — including Maumelle, Sherwood, and Wrightsville — which is why road conditions and closure decisions can look different from one end of the district to the other.

School Roster

Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD)

High Schools

• Maumelle High School
• Joe T. Robinson High School
• Sylvan Hills High School
• Mills University Studies High School

Middle Schools

• Maumelle Middle School
• Joe T. Robinson Middle School
• Sylvan Hills Middle School
• Sylvan Hills Junior High School

Elementary Schools

• Baker Interdistrict School
• Daisy Bates Elementary School
• Cato Elementary School
• Chenal Elementary School
• William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
• College Station Elementary School
• Crystal Hill Elementary School
• Harris Elementary School
• Landmark Elementary School
• Lawson Elementary School
• Oak Grove Elementary School
• Oakbrooke Elementary School
• Pine Forest Elementary School
• Joe T. Robinson Elementary School
• Sherwood Elementary School
• Sylvan Hills Elementary School

Alternative & Virtual

• Driven Virtual Academy

Little Rock School District (LRSD)

Note: full roster pending final verification — see lrsd.org/schools for the complete, current list.

High Schools

• Central High School
• Hall High School
• J.A. Fair High School
• McClellan High School
• Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School

Middle Schools

• Cloverdale Middle School
• Dunbar Magnet Middle School
• Forest Heights STEM Academy
• Henderson Middle School
• Mabelvale Middle School
• Pulaski Heights Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Bale Elementary School
• Carver Magnet Elementary School
• Chicot Elementary School
• Forest Park Elementary School
• Franklin Elementary School
• Fulbright Elementary School
• Jefferson Elementary School
• King Elementary School
• Meadowcliff Elementary School
• Terry Elementary School
• Wakefield Elementary School

North Little Rock School District (NLRSD)

Note: full roster pending final verification — see nlrsd.org for the complete, current list.

High Schools

• North Little Rock High School

Middle Schools

• North Little Rock Middle School
• Ridgeroad Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Amboy Elementary School
• Boone Park STEAM Academy
• Crestwood Elementary School
• Glenview Elementary School
• Indian Hills Elementary School
• Lynch Drive Elementary School
• Meadow Park Elementary School
• Park Hill Elementary School
• Seventh Street Elementary School
• Sherman Park Elementary School

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (JNPSD)

High Schools

• Jacksonville High School

Middle Schools

• Jacksonville Middle School (Girls Campus)
• Jacksonville Middle School (Boys Campus)

Elementary Schools

• Bobby G. Lester Elementary School
• Warren Dupree Elementary School
• Murrell Taylor Elementary School
• Pinewood Elementary School
• Bayou Meto Elementary School

Pre-K

• Adkins Pre-K Center