School Closings and Delays Today (February 26, 2026)

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Today, Thursday, February 26, 2026, the United States is dealing with a significant divide in school operations. While the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are struggling with the aftermath of a massive February blizzard, major urban districts in the West and South are facing administrative and labor crises.

🏙️ Major City-Wide Status Updates

City	Status (Feb 26, 2026)	Reason/Details
New York City, NY	OPEN	Operating on a regular schedule following Sunday’s blizzard. However, attendance is hovering around 63% due to unplowed side streets and transit delays.
Chicago, IL	OPEN	Regular schedule. The Board of Education is meeting today (10:30 AM) to discuss controversial 2026-27 calendar changes.
Los Angeles, CA	OPEN	Crisis Status: Schools are open, but the district is in turmoil following an FBI raid on HQ and the Superintendent’s home on Feb 25.
Philadelphia, PA	OPEN	Regular schedule. The District is presenting a massive facilities plan tonight to close 20 schools over the next 10 years.
Houston, TX	OPEN	Regular schedule. The Board of Managers votes tonight on the closure of 12 specific campuses starting next year.

❄️ Weather-Related Closures & Delays (Blizzard Aftermath)

The “historic” winter storm of Feb 24–25 continues to paralyze parts of the Northeast and Eastern Shore.

School/District Name	State	Status	Specific Reason
Brockton Public Schools	MA	CLOSED	Closed through Feb 27 for continued city-wide storm cleanup.
Caroline County Schools	MD	CLOSED	Heavy snow accumulation (up to 11″) and treacherous rural roads.
Worcester County Schools	MD	CLOSED	Lingering hazardous road conditions on the Eastern Shore.
Somerset County Schools	MD	CLOSED	Snow removal and ice on secondary bus routes.
Wicomico County Schools	MD	CLOSED	Digging out from the late February winter storm.
Indian River School District	DE	2-HOUR DELAY	Inclement weather; no morning preschool activities.
Sussex Technical HS	DE	2-HOUR DELAY	Safer morning travel following the blizzard.
Cape Henlopen SD	DE	1-HOUR DELAY	Daylight safety and power restoration for families.
Queen Anne’s County	MD	90-MIN DELAY	Morning Pre-K canceled; road crews still clearing routes.

Massachusetts (primarily Southeast MA and Cape Cod areas)

Closed for Thursday, Feb. 26 (many also closed Friday, Feb. 27):

Acushnet
Attleboro
Barnstable (also closed Fri)
Berkley
Bourne
Bridgewater-Raynham
Bristol-Plymouth Regional
Brockton
Carver
Dennis-Yarmouth (also closed Fri)
Duxbury
East Bridgewater
Falmouth (also closed Fri)
Freetown-Lakeville
Halifax
Kingston
Marion
Mashpee (also closed Fri)
Mattapoisett
Middleborough (also closed Fri)
Monomoy Regional
Nauset
Norton
Old Colony Regional
Old Rochester
Pembroke
Plymouth (also closed Fri)
Plympton
Provincetown
Rising Tide Charter (also closed Fri)
Rochester
Sandwich (also closed Fri)
Seekonk
Silver Lake
Southeastern Regional (also closed Fri)
Taunton (also closed Fri)
Truro
Upper Cape Cod Regional
Wareham
Westport Community Schools
Whitman-Hanson

Remote learning:

Bishop Stang (remote Thu & Fri)

(List continuously updated through Feb 25 evening.)

Additional SE MA notes (e.g., New Bedford Public Schools, Dartmouth, Fairhaven also closed per local reports; included in broader regional announcements).

Rhode Island

Closed for Thursday, Feb. 26 (some also closed or affected Fri):

Barrington Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)
Bristol-Warren Regional School District
Central Falls Public Schools
Chariho Regional School District
Compass School
Coventry Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)
Cumberland Public Schools
East Greenwich Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)
East Providence Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)
Exeter–West Greenwich Regional School District
Foster-Glocester Regional School District (closed PreK-Grade 5)
Jamestown Public Schools
Lincoln Public Schools
Middletown Public Schools
Narragansett School System
Newport Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)
North Kingstown Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)
Scituate School Department (closed Thu & Fri)
South Kingstown School District (closed Thu & Fri)
Tiverton Public Schools
Warwick Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)
West Bay Collaborative
Woonsocket Public Schools (closed Thu & Fri)

Distance learning / remote:

Cranston Public Schools
Davies Career & Technical High School (Thu & Fri)
Foster-Glocester Regional School District (grades 6–12)
Johnston Public Schools
Little Compton School Department (Thu & Fri)
North Providence Public Schools
North Smithfield Public Schools
Portsmouth Public Schools (Thu & Fri)
Providence Public Schools (Thu & Fri)
Rhode Island School for the Deaf (Thu & Fri)
The MET (Thu & Fri)
The MET – East Bay (Thu & Fri)
West Warwick Public Schools (Thu & Fri)

(As of Feb 25, 4:50 p.m.)

Delaware, Maryland & Virginia (coastal/Sussex County area)

Virtual learning day:

Somerset County Public Schools (MD)

1-hour delay:

Cape Henlopen School District (DE)
Epworth Preschool / Rehoboth Beach (DE)

2-hour delay:

Accomack County Public Schools (VA)
Indian River School District (DE)
Laurel School District (DE)
Lighthouse Christian School / Dagsboro (DE) — no morning care
Sussex Tech High School (DE)
Worcester County Public Schools (MD)

(Last updated Feb 25, 8:40 p.m.)

New Jersey

Only limited reports due to ongoing recovery:

Linden Public Schools: 2-hour delayed opening

Many other NJ districts are now open or had minimal issues on the 26th (recovery from the blizzard continues, but widespread closures ended). Check local district alerts or NJ1015 for any last-minute additions.

🔧 Infrastructure & Utility Failures

School/District Name	State	Status	Specific Reason
Georgetown Health Center	DE	CLOSED	Ongoing power instability in the area affecting all Beebe Healthcare services.
Various Rockaway Schools	NY	WARMING CENTERS	Three schools in Queens are serving as public warming centers due to rolling blackouts in the peninsula.

📢 Labor, Safety & Health

School/District Name	State	Status	Specific Reason
Los Angeles Unified	CA	HIGH ALERT	Security Alert: FBI search warrants served at HQ; classified workers (SEIU Local 99) have authorized a strike for early March.
CUNY Colleges	NY	REMOTE	Several City University of New York campuses shifted to remote instruction to alleviate transit strain.
Houston ISD	TX	PROTESTS	Community walkouts and protests at district offices ahead of tonight’s final vote on school consolidations.

🎓 Higher Education & Early Childhood

Higher Ed: Most Maryland and Delaware coastal community colleges are operating on a delay or remote-only status today to accommodate commuting students.
Early Childhood: Widespread Pre-K cancellations in Maryland (Talbot, Queen Anne’s) as these programs often follow the 2-hour delay logic which cancels morning sessions entirely.

    
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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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