School Closings and Delays Today (December 17, 2025)

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Here is a detailed list of known closures and delays across the USA:

USA School Closures and Delays: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Region/State Status on Dec. 17, 2025 Type of Change & Reason
Ohio (OH) Widespread Closures/Delays (Likely) Ongoing Disruption: Ohio was heavily impacted on Dec. 15th and 16th with over 100 districts closed or delayed. While major cities may be open, scattered closures and delays (2-hour delays) are highly likely in rural and suburban districts due to icy secondary roads and refreezing.
Kentucky (KY) Possible Closures/Delays Ongoing Disruption: Districts in Northern Kentucky (e.g., Boone County) that used Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) days on Dec. 15th and 16th may still be dealing with cold and ice, making local delays possible.
Pennsylvania (PA) Mostly Open, Scattered Delays Ongoing Disruption: Districts in the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia areas that had delays on Dec. 15th and 16th (e.g., Pittsburgh Public Schools, Philadelphia Public Schools) are likely OPEN, but local media should be checked for any scattered delays due to refreezing.
West Virginia (WV) Possible Closures/Delays Ongoing Disruption: Counties like Monongalia and Harrison that were closed on Dec. 16th may remain closed or shift to a delayed start on the 17th if icy conditions persist.
Maryland (MD) Mostly Open, Localized Delays Harford County Public Schools (HCPS): Likely operating on a regular schedule, having enacted a 3-hour delay on Dec. 16th. Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS): Calendar shows a regular “A-day” schedule. No weather alerts are currently prominent for this date, indicating most major MD districts are OPEN.
Virginia (VA) Mostly Open Following numerous closures and delays earlier in the week, most districts are likely OPEN on a regular schedule.
North Carolina (NC) Mostly Open Following numerous delays and closures earlier in the week in Western NC counties, most districts are likely OPEN.

 

State District/County/School Status/Details
Kentucky Carter County Closed (NTI Day)
Kentucky Lawrence County Schools 2-Hour Delay
Kentucky Lewis County 1-Hour Delay
Michigan Yale School District Closed
Ohio Eastern Local – Pike 2-Hour Delay
Ohio Federal Hocking 2-Hour Delay (Bus Plan A)
Ohio Meigs Local 2-Hour Delay
Ohio Minford Local 2-Hour Delay
Ohio Oak Hill Union 2-Hour Delay
Washington Grand Coulee Dam School District 301-J Closed
West Virginia Harrison County 2-Hour Delay
West Virginia Mason County 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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