School Closings and Delays Today (December 16, 2025)

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The school closures and delays across the USA on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, are primarily due to inclement winter weather, icy roads, and flooding in various regions, as well as a few districts having pre-scheduled early dismissals before the winter break.

USA School Closures and Delays: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

District/Area	State	Status on Dec. 16, 2025	Type of Change & Reason
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS)	Maryland	3-HOUR LATE OPENING	Emergency Delay due to ongoing weather and road conditions. No AM or PM Early Learners/Learning Together classes.
Central Ohio Districts	Ohio	Widespread Closures/Delays	Emergency Closures/Delays announced for more than a dozen school districts due to winter weather and icy conditions. Action Required: Check local Columbus news (like 10TV) for the full list.
Monongalia County Schools	West Virginia	Arctic Academy Day	Full Closure due to winter weather/road conditions. Students will participate in remote learning (“Arctic Academy Day”) instead of attending in person.
Harrison County Schools	West Virginia	CLOSED	Full Closure due to winter weather/road conditions.
Nooksack Valley School District	Washington	Likely Reopening	Previously closed due to flooding that hit the area. Schools were expected to likely reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 16, after being closed since the previous week.

Georgia

Toombs County Schools: Closed (due to GHSA state championship game).

Indiana

MSD of Martinsville: 2-hour delay.
Southwest School Corporation: 2-hour delay.

Maryland

Harford County Public Schools: Opening 3 hours late.

Ohio

The following table lists reported closures and delays in Ohio (mostly central and southern regions affected by weather):

School District	Status
Adena Local Schools	Closed.
Bellaire Schools	Closed.
Circleville City Schools	Closed.
Clay Local School District	Closed.
Coshocton City Schools	2-hour delay.
East Muskingum Local Schools	2-hour delay.
Fairfield Union Local Schools	Closed.
Jackson City Schools	2-hour delay.
Maysville Local Schools	Closed.
Mid-East CTC (Buffalo and Zanesville campuses)	Closed.
Morgan Local Schools	Closed.
New Lexington City Schools	Closed.
Vinton County Local Schools	Closed.
Wellston City Schools	2-hour delay.
Westfall Local Schools	Closed.

Rhode Island

Lincoln School: Closed.
The Wheeler School: Closed (students will not return until after winter break on January 5, 2026).

Virginia

Washington County Public Schools: 2-hour delay (buses on clear routes only).
Wise County Public Schools: 2-hour delay.

For the most current information on school closings or delays in specific areas, it’s advisable to check local news outlets or official school district communications.

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