School Closings and Delays Today (February 12, 2026)

For Thursday, February 12, 2026, school schedules across the USA are primarily impacted by an Arctic cold front in the Midwest and the lingering effects of a winter storm in the Northeast. While major metropolitan hubs are largely operational, regional disruptions are significant.

❄️ Weather & Environmental Issues

Region: Upper Midwest (Minnesota & Wisconsin)

• St. Paul Public Schools, MN: CLOSED due to dangerous wind chills (-35F to -55F).

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, MN: CLOSED (Extreme Cold Warning).

• Duluth & Mankato Districts, MN: CLOSED; no extracurricular activities.

• Bemidji & Faribault Districts, MN: Shifted to Virtual/E-Learning due to sub-zero temperatures.

• Various Districts, WI: Widespread closures in Northern Wisconsin following the same Arctic blast.

Region: Northeast (MA, CT, NY, NJ)

• Berkshire & Worcester County Districts, MA: 2-Hour Delays across various rural districts due to overnight snow accumulation (2–4 inches) and icy secondary roads.

• Oxford Public Schools, CT: 3-Hour Delay (specifically Quaker Farms School).

• Marlboro & Wyandanch Districts, NY: 2-Hour Delays reported due to road icing.

• Watchung Borough & Barnegat Township, NJ: 2-Hour Delays for safe morning commuting.

🛠️ Infrastructure & Utility Failures

• Quaker Farms School (Oxford), CT: Delayed 3 Hours. Power disruptions over the weekend caused a water circulation failure, leading to frozen/burst pipes and a total heating outage. Portable heaters and a trailer generator are currently being used to stabilize the building.

• Lehigh Acres, FL (Area schools): Boil Water Advisory in effect for schools near Broad Street following a 2-inch water main break. While schools remain open, water fountains are disabled.

• Plainville AMC Area, CT: Nearby businesses and local school routes impacted by a major water main break related to the deep freeze.

🏛️ Major City-Wide Status Updates

📋 Labor, Safety, & Health

• Staffing Shortages: No major city-wide walkouts or strikes are reported today. However, several rural districts in Indiana and Kentucky are utilizing “E-Learning” days specifically to manage flu-related staffing shortages that coincide with the cold weather.

• Security Alerts: Standard operational status nationwide; no widespread security-related closures reported for February 12.

Connecticut

• Oxford Public Schools (Oxford):
  • Quaker Farms School (pre-K through 2nd grade): 3-hour delayed opening; no morning pre-K.
  • Oxford Middle School: 2-hour delayed opening.
  • Oxford High School: 2-hour delayed opening.
  • Great Oak Elementary School: 2-hour delayed opening.
  • Reason: Winter storm aftermath and building issues (e.g., frozen pipes, heat outages).

New York (Westchester County Area)

All reported as delays; no full closings in this region.

• Ardsley School District (Ardsley): 2-hour delayed start.
• BOCES Southern Westchester (Rye Brook): 2-hour delayed start.
• Bedford Central School District (Bedford): 2-hour delayed start.
• Clear View School Day Treatment (Briarcliff Manor): 1-hour delayed start.
• Days of Wonder Child Care (Dobbs Ferry): Delayed start at 10:00 AM.
• Easter Seals Pre-School (Valhalla): Delayed start at 10:15 AM.
• Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center (Tarrytown): Delayed start at 9:00 AM.
• Elmsford School District (Elmsford): 2-hour delayed start.
• Garden House School of Briarcliff (Briarcliff Manor): Delayed start at 10:00 AM.
• Pocantico Hills School District (Sleepy Hollow): Delayed start at 10:15 AM.
• Somers Central School District (Lincolndale): 2-hour delayed start.
• White Plains School District (White Plains): 2-hour delayed start.
• Young Wonders (Briarcliff Manor): Delayed start at 9:00 AM.
• Reason: Likely related to overnight snow or icy conditions from recent weather.

Tennessee

• Coffee County School District (Manchester area, all schools):
  • Closed for students; teacher in-service day only (no student attendance).
  • Reason: High number of flu-like illnesses in the community to allow for recovery and reduce spread. Students return February 17, 2026.

West Virginia

• Logan County Schools (Chapmanville):
  • Chapmanville Middle School: Closed.
  • Reason: Plumbing issues at the facility.