School Bus Cancellations Today (February 12, 2026)
Bus cancellations and school closures for Thursday, February 12, 2026, are primarily driven by the lingering effects of a “clipper” winter storm in the Northeast and a major national tragedy in Western Canada.
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🇨🇦 Canada: National Mourning & Weather
A state of national mourning and local weather conditions have led to significant closures today.
British Columbia (Tumbler Ridge)
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Tumbler Ridge Schools: All area schools are Closed for the remainder of the week. This follows the tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary on February 11.
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Support Services: While schools are closed, community centers are acting as grief support hubs for students and families.
Ontario
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Eastern Ontario: Most buses have resumed after widespread cancellations on Tuesday/Wednesday. However, Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) warns of minor delays (15–20 minutes) on rural routes due to drifted snow.
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Southern Ontario (Bruce County): Localized bus cancellations are in effect for the Bluewater District School Board (specifically southern Bruce County) due to lake-effect snow and high winds causing poor visibility.
| Region/Province | Affected Areas/School Boards | Details |
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| Ontario | Wellington-Dufferin (Zones 1-4: Guelph, Centre Wellington, North Wellington, Dufferin including RF Hall) | All school taxis and buses cancelled due to current and ongoing weather conditions. Schools may remain open; check with individual boards for attendance policies. |
🇺🇸 USA: Post-Storm Recovery & Holidays
Weather-related issues are concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic, while some Western states have scheduled holidays.
Connecticut
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Oxford (Quaker Farms School): Closed today. The school suffered significant damage from burst pipes during the recent freeze and is undergoing repairs.
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Widespread Delays: Dozens of districts, including Bridgeport, New Haven, and Fairfield, are operating on 2-hour delays today to allow road crews to treat black ice from the overnight freeze.
Maryland & West Virginia
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Baltimore City Schools: Nine specific schools are closed or have moved to Virtual Learning due to heating system failures following the extreme cold.
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Logan County (WV): Chapmanville Middle School is closed today due to building maintenance issues related to the recent storm.
California
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Lincoln Day: Many public schools across California are Closed today in observance of the Lincoln Day holiday (February 12).
| State | Affected Areas/School Districts | Details |
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| Maryland | Montgomery County, Prince George’s County | Full school closures due to snow. Buses cancelled. |
| Virginia | Fairfax County | Full school closure due to storm. Buses cancelled. |
| District of Columbia | Various districts (check local) | Potential closures in DC proper; many surrounding areas affected. |
Safety Alert: In areas where buses are running but temperatures are low, parents are advised that students should not wait outside for more than 10 minutes.
