School Closings and Delays Today (October 16, 2025)

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Here is a table detailing the known planned school closures and schedule changes for specific US districts on Wednesday, October 16, 2025:

Known school closings / delays for October 16, 2025 (USA)

District / School	Type of change	Details / reason
Harford County Public Schools (Maryland)	Early dismissal	Schools will dismiss students three hours early on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
East Ramapo Central School District (New York)	Remote learning day	Announced that “Thursday, October 16, 2025 will be a remote-learning day.”

US K-12 School Closures and Schedule Changes: Thursday, October 16, 2025

School District/Area	State	Status on Oct. 16, 2025	Details
Kent County Public Schools	Maryland	CLOSED for Students	This is a pre-scheduled staff Professional Development Day. Schools and offices will also be closed the following day (October 17) for the annual Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) Convention.
Valley View Local Schools	Ohio	CLOSED for Students	This is a pre-scheduled Professional Development Day for staff. Students do not report. Note: Career Technical Center (CTC) students will be transported from Valley View to the CTC and back, but without home pick-up or drop-off.
Prince George’s County Public Schools	Maryland	REGULAR SCHOOL DAY	The calendar indicates a closure for students on October 17 for Professional Development, meaning October 16 is a regular school day.
Russell County Public Schools	Virginia	REGULAR SCHOOL DAY	The calendar indicates that Report Cards go home on this day, suggesting a regular instructional day.
New York City Public Schools	New York	REGULAR SCHOOL DAY	NYC public schools are scheduled to be open. Their next major holiday is Diwali on October 20.

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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