School Bus Cancellations Today (February 12, 2026)

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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.

🇨🇦 Canada: National Mourning & Weather

A state of national mourning and local weather conditions have led to significant closures today.

British Columbia (Tumbler Ridge)

  • 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.

  • Support Services: While schools are closed, community centers are acting as grief support hubs for students and families.

Ontario

  • 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.

  • 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
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

  • Oxford (Quaker Farms School): Closed today. The school suffered significant damage from burst pipes during the recent freeze and is undergoing repairs.

  • 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

  • Baltimore City Schools: Nine specific schools are closed or have moved to Virtual Learning due to heating system failures following the extreme cold.

  • Logan County (WV): Chapmanville Middle School is closed today due to building maintenance issues related to the recent storm.

California

  • 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
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.

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