School Closings and Delays Today (December 19, 2025)

Weather-Related Closures and Delays (Emergency)

Region/State	Status on Dec. 19, 2025	Details
Minnesota (MN)	Widespread Closures & Delays	A strong winter storm with blowing snow and “flash freeze” conditions has led to numerous closures. Western and Central Minnesota are the most affected.
Central Lakes College	CLOSED	The Brainerd and Staples campuses are closed through today, Dec. 19.
Hanover School Division	Classes Resume / Monitoring	Following a full closure on Dec. 18, this division (and others in the region) are monitoring conditions for the “Last Day of Classes” before break.

Pre-Scheduled Winter Break & Early Dismissals

Most US school districts are either dismissing early today or are already closed for a Teacher Workday to begin the winter holidays.

District/Area	State	Status on Dec. 19, 2025	Details
Seminole County Public Schools	FL	CLOSED for Students	Scheduled Teacher Workday; Winter Break begins.
Fort Bend ISD	TX	Early Release	All students dismissed early (Elementary 12:10, MS 1:25, HS 11:35).
Meridian Public School District	MS	Early Release	Elementary dismissed at 12:15 PM; Secondary at 12:45 PM.
St. Johns County School Dist.	FL	1-Hour Early Dismissal	All schools dismissing one hour earlier than usual.
Dorchester County Public Schools	MD	Early Dismissal	Scheduled early dismissal before Winter Break.
Wayne County Public Schools	NC	CLOSED for Students	Scheduled Teacher Workday; Holiday Break begins.
Poplar Bluff School District	MO	Early Release	Collaboration Day / Early dismissal before Christmas Break.

North Carolina

Many districts are operating on delays due to winter weather, with some also implementing early dismissals for the holiday period.

Wake County Schools: 2-Hour Delay
Durham Public Schools: Remote Learning Only
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools: 2-Hour Delay
Orange County Schools: 2-Hour Delay
Johnston County Schools: 2-Hour Delay and Early Dismissal (Traditional Calendar)
Franklin County Schools: 2-Hour Delay
Halifax County Schools: Remote Learning Only
Northampton County Schools: Remote Learning Only
Roxboro Community School: Remote Learning Only
Southside Christian School: 2-Hour Delay
True Light Shines Academy: 2-Hour Delay
Transylvania County Schools: Noon Dismissal
Wayne County Public Schools: Early Dismissal (All Schools)
Caldwell County Schools: 3-Hour Early Release

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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