School Closings and Delays Today (January 7, 2026)

As of Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, there are scattered school closures and delays across the United States due to winter weather, specifically in the Northeast and Midwest. While many schools in the Midwest are returning from a major storm that occurred yesterday, icy conditions remain a primary concern for the morning commute.

USA School Closures and Delays: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

California

• Guerneville School District (Sonoma County): Closed due to flooding. Transitional kindergarten through 8th grade affected.

Illinois

Many southern Illinois schools and organizations are closed or on e-learning due to weather. Here’s a detailed list:

Schools:

• Altamont Schools (including Head Start): Closed.
• Arcola Schools: Closed.
• Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Schools: Closed.
• Beecher City Schools: Closed.
• Brownstown Schools: Closed.
• Casey-Westfield Schools: Closed.
• Charleston Schools: E-learning.
• Clay City Schools: Closed.
• Cowden-Herrick Schools: Closed.
• Cumberland County Schools: Closed (no extracurricular activities).
• Dieterich Schools and Montessori Kids Universe: Closed.
• Edwards County Schools: Closed.
• Effingham Schools (including St. Anthony and Sacred Heart School & Clubhouse): Closed.
• Jasper County Schools: Closed.
• Kansas Schools: Closed.
• Lawrenceville Schools: Closed.
• Marshall Schools: Closed.
• Martinsville Schools: Closed.
• Mattoon Schools: Closed.
• Mulberry Grove Schools: E-learning.
• Neoga Schools: Closed.
• Newton Schools: Closed.
• North Clay Schools: Closed.
• Oakland Schools: Closed.
• Oblong Schools: Closed.
• Olney Central College: Closed (faculty and students check email for remote instructions).
• Palestine Schools: Closed.
• Pana Schools: Closed.
• Paris Schools: Closed.
• Paris-Crestwood Schools: Closed.
• Ramsey Schools: Closed.
• Red Hill Schools: Closed.
• Richland County Schools: Closed.
• Robinson Schools: Closed.
• Royal School of Cosmetology: Closed.
• Shelbyville Schools: Closed.
• Shiloh Schools: E-learning.
• Sigel St. Michael School: Closed.
• South Central Schools: E-learning.
• St. Elmo CUSD #202: Closed.
• Stewardson-Strasburg CUSD 5A: Closed.
• Sullivan Schools: Closed.
• Teutopolis CUSD #50: Closed.
• Trinity Lutheran School (Stewardson): Closed.
• Tuscola Schools: Closed.
• Vandalia Schools: E-learning.
• Windsor Schools: Closed.

From another southern IL source:

• Anna-Jonesboro High School: No school.
• Carbondale Elementary #95: Closed.
• Carbondale High School: Closed.
• Carterville Unit 5: Closed.
• Frankfort CUSD #168 (West Frankfort): No school.
• Harrisburg Unit 3: Closed.
• Herrin Unit 4: Closed (e-learning day).
• Johnson County Schools: Closed.
• Johnston City Unit 1: Closed.
• Marion Unit 2 Schools: Closed (e-learning day).
• Murphysboro Unit 186: Closed.
• Unity Point School: Closed.

Higher Education:

• John A. Logan College: Closed.
• Rend Lake College: Closed.
• Shawnee Community College: Closed.
• SIU Carbondale: Closed (reopens January 8 at 6 a.m.).
• Southeastern Illinois College: Closed.
• Wabash Valley College: Closed.

Other Organizations:

• All Family Life Centers (Effingham, Newton, Shelbyville): Closed.
• All Man-Tra-Con Corp and American Job Center Offices: Closed.
• Altamont Food Pantry: Closed.
• Beecher City Library: Closed.
• Brownstown Library: Closed.
• CEFS Meals on Wheels: Closed.
• Community Support Systems’ Day Programs: Closed.
• Edgewood American Legion Meeting: Cancelled.
• Effingham County Health Department: Closed.
• Effingham Head Start Schools: Closed.
• Effingham Knights of Columbus Bingo: Cancelled.
• Enduring Freedom Ministries (Shumway): Closed.
• ERBA Neoga Head Start: Closed.
• Eucharistic Adoration at St. Anthony Hospital: Closed all week.
• Family Mental Health Support Office: Closed.
• Fayette County Courthouse: Closed.
• Hollar’s Design with Style: Closed.
• Home Accents Art & Frame Shop: Closed.
• Irwin Seating Company (Altamont): Delayed start at 7:30 a.m.
• Jackson County Health Department: Closed.
• Jasper County Health Department: Closed.
• Julie’s Counseling: Closed.
• Kathy’s Resale Shop: Closed.
• Open Door Dinner: Closed.
• Pagel Silver Dollar Lanes: Closed.
• Planet Fitness: Delayed opening at 8 a.m.
• Senior Center Line Dancing: Cancelled.
• Senior Services Activity Center: Staff report to work.
• Southern 7 Head Start Sites: Closed (except Building Blocks Daycare in Metropolis).
• Sport Designs & Graphics: Closed.
• St. Elmo Library: Closed.
• St. John’s Eagles Nest Preschool: Closed.
• Teutopolis American Legion Post 924 Meeting: Cancelled.
• The Cross Welcome Center: Closed.
• The Silk Purse Thrift Store (Effingham): Closed.
• University of Illinois Extension Office (Effingham): Closed (working remotely).
• UTUMBLE2 Tuesday Night Classes: Cancelled.
• Watson United Methodist 10 a.m. Small Group Meeting: Cancelled.
• Wright Choice Counseling (Effingham): Closed.

Indiana

Central Indiana has widespread delays and closings. Here’s a comprehensive list:

• A Learning Bee Academy: All locations closed.
• ABC Stewart Montessori School: Closed.
• ACE Prep Academy Charter School: Closed.
• Alexandria Community School Corporation: 2-hour delay.
• All God’s Children Preschool: Closed.
• Amcor Rigid Packaging: Open all shifts (no delay mentioned).
• Anderson Christian School: 2-hour delay.
• Anderson Community School Corporation: 2-hour delay.
• Anderson Preparatory Academy: 2-hour delay.
• Andrew J Brown Academy: E-learning.
• Area 30 Career Center-Greencastle: E-learning.
• Aveda Fredric’s Institute: 2-hour delay.
• Banjo Corporation: 2nd shift canceled.
• Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp: Closed.
• Bartholomew County Public Library: Closed.
• Beech Grove City Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Bishop Chatard High School: 1-hour delay.
• Blackford County Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Bloomfield School District: Synchronous e-learning.
• Blue River Valley School Corp: E-learning.
• Boone County Senior Services: 2-hour delay.
• Bounce Back With Vanessa: Closed.
• Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School: 2-hour delay.
• Brownsburg Public Library: Closed (all programs/meetings canceled).
• Brownstown Central Community Schools: Closed.
• Cardinal Ritter High School: 2-hour delay.
• Center Grove Community School Corp: E-learning.
• Center Grove Montessori: Closed.
• Centerville-Abington Community Schools: Closed.
• Central Nine Career Center: E-learning.
• Charles A Beard School Corporation: Closed (e-learning day).
• Children of Hope Preschool: Closed.
• Christ the King Catholic School: 2-hour delay.
• Christel House Academy: E-learning.
• Christel House DORS: E-learning.
• Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp: E-learning.
• Clear Creek Christian School: Closed.
• Cloverdale Community Schools: Closed.
• Coatesville Christian Preschool: Closed.
• Conduct Curb: All sites closed.
• Covenant Christian High School: 2-hour delay.
• Covington Community School Corporation: 2-hour delay.
• Cowan Community School Corporation: 2-hour delay.
• Daleville Community Schools: 2-hour delay (no AM latchkey).
• Danville Community School Corporation: 2-hour delay.
• Decatur Community Schools: Closed.
• Delaware Community School Corporation: 2-hour delay.
• Dynamic Minds Academy: 1-hour delay.
• Eastern Hancock Co Schools: Closed.
• Edinburgh Community School Corp: Closed.
• Edison School of the Arts: E-learning.
• Eminence Comm School Corp: E-learning.
• Emma Donnan Elementary & Middle School: Closed.
• Emmaus Christian Church-Lafayette Sq: No activities or evening meetings.
• Faith Christian Fellowship Church Kingdom Blessings Daycare: 2-hour delay.
• Fayette County School Corp: E-learning.
• Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp: Closed.
• Foster Grandparent Program: Activities canceled.
• Foundation for Youth: Activities canceled.
• Franklin American Legion Post 205: Closed.
• Franklin Community School Corp: E-learning.
• Franklin Township MSD: E-learning.
• Frankton-Lapel Community Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Fusion Gymnastics-Brownsburg: Closed.
• Girls in STEM Academy: E-learning.
• Global Prep Academy at Riverside 44: 2-hour delay.
• Good Shepherd UMC Little Lambs Children’s Ministry: Closed.
• Gray Road Christian School: Closed.
• Greencastle Comm School Corp: Closed.
• Greenfield Central Comm Schools: E-learning.
• Greenfield Christian Church: Activities canceled.
• Greensburg Community Schools: E-learning.
• Greensburg Public Library: Closed.
• Greenwood Christian Academy: Closed.
• Greenwood Community School Corp: Closed (make-up Feb 17).
• Guerin Catholic High School: 2-hour delay.
• GVPLA-Phalen: Closed.
• Heritage Hall Christian School: Activities canceled.
• ICAP Head Start-Hancock County: Closed.
• ICAP Head Start-Henry County: Closed.
• ICAP Head Start-Rush County: Closed.
• Independence Academy: 2-hour delay.
• Indiana Math & Science Academy-West: Closed.
• Indiana Math & Science Academy North: Closed.
• Indianapolis Children’s Choir: Activities canceled.
• Indianapolis Junior Academy: E-learning.
• Indianapolis Public Schools: 2-hour delay (no after-school activities).
• International Business College: 2-hour delay.
• International School of Indiana: 2-hour delay.
• Irvington Community School: Closed.
• J. Everett Light Career Center 24: E-learning.
• Jamestown Christian Church: Offices closed.
• Jennings County Schools: E-learning.
• Johnson Memorial Hosp-Cardiac Rehab: Closed.
• JRPLA-Phalen: Closed.
• Kingsway Christian Church: Activities canceled.
• KIPP Indy Public Schools: E-learning.
• Lawrence Co Independent Schools: E-learning.
• Lawrence Township MSD: 2-hour delay.
• Lawrence United Methodist Church: Activities canceled.
• Lebanon Community School Corp: 2-hour delay (no AM Dev Pre-School).
• Lebanon Presbyterian Preschool Ministry: 2-hour delay.
• Lighthouse Christian Academy: Closed.
• Linwood Christian Church-Indpls: Activities canceled.
• Little Learners Early Childhood Center: 3-hour delay (opens at 10 a.m.).
• Lumen Christi Catholic School: 1.5-hour delay.
• Lutheran High School: Closed.
• Madison-Grant United School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• Martinsville Schools MSD: E-learning.
• Mays Community Academy: E-learning (no on-site programs).
• Midwest Bartenders School: No evening classes.
• Mill Creek Community School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• Mitchell Community Schools: Closed.
• Monroe Central School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• Monroe Co Community Schools: E-learning (buildings closed).
• Monroe-Gregg School District: Closed.
• Mooresville Consolidated Schools: E-learning.
• Mt. Auburn Church: Activities canceled (Monday, but relevant context).
• Mt. Vernon Comm School Corp (Hancock): E-learning.
• MTI School of Knowledge: Closed (both campuses).
• Nettle Creek School Corp: E-learning.
• New Palestine Comm. Schools: Virtual learning.
• Nineveh Hensley Jackson Schools: E-learning.
• North Central Parke Schools: Closed.
• North Putnam Community Schools: E-learning.
• North West Hendricks School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• Northeastern Wayne Schools: Virtual learning.
• Our Lady of Greenwood School: Closed.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School: No AM KG.
• Paramount Brookside: Virtual learning.
• Paramount Cottage Home: E-learning.
• Paramount Englewood: E-learning.
• Park Tudor School: 2-hour delay.
• Pendleton Christian Church Preschool: 2-hour delay.
• Perry Township MSD: 2-hour delay (no AM pre-school).
• Phalen Leadership Academy @ 93: Closed.
• Phalen Leadership Academy @ IPS 103: Closed.
• Pike Township MSD: 2-hour delay.
• PLA48-Louis B Russell: Closed.
• Prince of Peace Lutheran School: Closed.
• Promise Prep: Closed.
• Purdue Polytechnic High School: 2-hour delay.
• Purpose of Life Academy: 2.5-hour delay.
• Putnam Co Head Start: Closed.
• Randolph Central School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• Randolph Eastern School Corp: 1.5-hour delay.
• Randolph Southern School Corp: Closed.
• Richland-Bean Blossom Comm. School Corp: E-learning.
• Richmond Community Schools: Closed.
• Rise Learning Center: 2-hour delay.
• Rush Co Senior Citizens Center: No activities, rides, or meal delivery.
• Rush County Schools: Closed.
• Saint Anthony Catholic School: 2-hour delay (no before care).
• Saints Francis & Clare School: 2-hour delay (no before care).
• SENSE Charter School Corporation: Closed.
• Seton Catholic Schools-Richmond: Closed.
• Seven Oaks Classical School: Closed.
• Seymour Community Schools: E-learning.
• Shelby Eastern Schools: Closed.
• Shelby Senior Services, Inc.: Activities canceled.
• Shelbyville Central Schools: Closed.
• South Henry School Corp: Closed.
• South Madison Community School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• South Montgomery Comm. School Corp: E-learning.
• South Putnam Comm. Schools: Closed (synchronous e-learning).
• South Ripley Comm. School Corp: E-learning.
• Southeast Fountain School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• Southwestern Con. Schools of Shelby Co: Closed (e-learning).
• Speedway Public Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Spencer-Owen Community Schools: Closed.
• Springville Community Academy: Closed (Little Hornets Preschool closed).
• St Barnabas Catholic School: 2-hour delay.
• St Christopher School: 2-hour delay.
• St Joan of Arc Indpls: 2-hour delay.
• St Lawrence School: 2-hour delay (AYS opens 7:30 a.m.).
• St Louis de Montfort School: 2-hour delay.
• St Luke School: 2-hour delay.
• St Maria Goretti Parish Catholic School: 2-hour delay.
• St Marys School-Greensburg: E-learning.
• St Michael Catholic Sch-Greenfield: E-learning.
• St Michael-St Gabriel Archangels: 2-hour delay.
• St Monica Catholic School: 2-hour delay.
• St Peter’s Lutheran School: Closed.
• St Pius X Catholic School: 2-hour delay.
• Stony Creek Swim Center: No PM classes (Monday, but context).
• Suburban Christian School: 2-hour delay.
• Tabernacle Christian School-Martinsville: Closed.
• The Excel Center – Anderson: 1-hour delay.
• The Excel Center – Shelbyville: Closed.
• The Excel Center-Bartholomew Co: Closed.
• The Oaks Academy: Closed.
• The Path School: 2-hour delay.
• The Social of Greenwood: Closed.
• Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School: 2-hour delay.
• Tindley Accelerated Schools: 2-hour delay.
• TLC Children’s Place-Pendleton: Opens at 8:00 a.m.
• Train Up a Child Daycare: Closed.
• Trinity Christian School: E-learning.
• Triton Central Schools: Closed.
• Warren Township MSD: 2-hour delay.
• Washington Irving Neighborhood School: 2-hour delay.
• Washington Township MSD: E-learning.
• Wayne Township Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Wes-Del Community Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Western Boone Co Community School Corp: 2-hour delay.
• Western Wayne Schools: E-learning (no on-site programs).
• White River Valley School District: Closed.
• Yorktown Community Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Zion Lutheran School: Closed.
• Zionsville Community Schools: Activities canceled.

Maryland

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Closed.
• Caroline County Public Schools: Closed.
• Frederick County Public Schools: Closed (offices open 2 hours late; all after-school/evening activities canceled or postponed; school-based daycare and related programs make their own decisions).
• Howard County Public Schools: Closed.
• Talbot County Public Schools: Closed.
• Wicomico County Public Schools: Closed.
• Washington County Public Schools: Closed (after-school and evening activities canceled).
• Washington County Government: Liberal leave for nonessential employees until noon (essential personnel report as scheduled).

From Tri-State area:

• Hagerstown Community College: Opens at 10:30 a.m.
• The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown: Opens at 10 a.m.
• Truth Christian Academy: Closed.

Minnesota

Reports are for January 6, but weather may persist. Limited closures:

• Big Lake Public Schools: E-learning (after-school activities on as scheduled).
• St. Cloud: 2-hour delay.
• Stillwater: 2-hour delay.
• White Bear Lake: 2-hour delay.

New York (Upstate, 607 Area Code)

• Deruyter CSD: All after-school and evening activities cancelled.
• Dryden CSD: All after-school and evening activities cancelled.
• Ithaca CSD: All after-school and evening activities cancelled.
• Moravia CSD: All after-school activities cancelled.
• Odessa: 2-hour delay.
• Southern Cayuga CSD: All after-school and evening activities cancelled.
• Watkins Glen: 2-hour delay.

Ohio

Southeastern Ohio has many closures:

• Anchor Christian Academy: Closed.
• Bishop Fenwick: Closed.
• Caldwell Schools: Closed.
• Cambridge Schools: Closed.
• Coshocton City Schools: 2-hour delay.
• Coshocton Co. Career Center: Closed.
• Crooksville Schools: Closed.
• East Guernsey Local School District: Closed.
• East Muskingum Schools: Closed.
• Foxfire Schools: Closed.
• Franklin Local Schools: Closed.
• Holy Trinity: Closed.
• Maysville Local: Closed.
• Mid-East Buffalo Campus: Closed.
• Mid-East Zanesville Campus: Closed.
• Morgan Local: Closed (Tuesday and Wednesday).
• New Lexington Schools: Closed.
• Noble Local Schools: Closed.
• Northern Local Schools: Closed.
• River View: Closed.
• Rosecrans: Closed.
• Seventh Day Adventist: Closed.
• Southern Local: Closed.
• Tri-Valley School District: Closed.
• West Muskingum: Closed.
• Zanesville City Schools: Closed.
• Zanesville Community H.S.: Closed.

Other:

• Carr Center: Closed.

Snow Emergencies (related to travel/school safety):

• Level 1: Coshocton, Guernsey, Licking, Muskingum, Noble.
• Level 2: Morgan.

Pennsylvania

From Tri-State area:

• Chambersburg Area School District: Closed.
• Greencastle-Antrim School District: Closed (Flexible Instruction Day; assignments posted by 9 a.m.).
• Tuscarora School District: Closed (schools and offices).
• Waynesboro Area School District: Closed (make-up March 17).

Tennessee

• Cannon County Schools: Closed.
• Cheatham County School District: 2-hour delay (starts at 9:45 a.m.; extended daycares on snow schedule open at 7 a.m.).
• Franklin Special School District: Closed (MAC Program closed).
• Maury County Public School District: 2-hour delay (12-month employees use discretion).
• Williamson County Schools: Closed (School Age Child Care closed; 12-month employees follow snow day protocol, may work remotely with approval).

Virginia

Limited specific details from sources, but winter storm impacts noted in Central and Hampton Roads areas. Many districts adjusting schedules post-storm.

West Virginia

From Tri-State area:

• Berkeley County Schools: PreK-12 closed (evening activities canceled).
• Blue Ridge Community and Technical College: All on-campus activities and in-person classes canceled (remote/online only; critical operations report to supervisor).
• Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority: All transit services suspended.
• Jefferson County Schools: PreK-12 and offices closed (all evening activities canceled; essential personnel contact supervisor).
• Morgan County Schools: Closed.

Wisconsin

Reports for January 6, but may extend:

• Hudson: 2-hour delay.
• River Falls: 2-hour delay.
• St. Croix Falls School District: Closed.

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.