School Closings, Delays, and Health Alerts Today (March 20, 2026)

📢 Important News & Notices

• 🇨🇦 March Break Conclusion: Today marks the final day of March Break for public schools across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and PEI. Regular classes and busing schedules will resume Monday, March 23.

• 🌪️ Severe Weather Recovery: Western Pennsylvania and parts of the Mid-Atlantic are clearing residual ice and downed limbs following Tuesday’s high-wind events. Most regional power outages have been resolved, but rural “bottlenecks” persist.

• 💧 Infrastructure Warning: A major water main break in Central Valley School District (WA) has triggered a pre-scheduled closure for today, March 20, unless used as a makeup day.

• 📉 Texas Spring Break: Major districts, including Brownsville ISD, remain closed today for the final day of their Spring Break period.

🚌 Transportation & Bus Summary

United States:

• Midwest & Northeast: A weakening “Alberta Clipper” is producing scattered flurries. Expect minor 10–15 minute delays in Western NY and Michigan as crews treat bridge decks for black ice.

• Western US: Heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest has prompted “Slow Zone” advisories for bus drivers in landslide-prone areas of Washington and Oregon.

Canada:

• Ontario/Maritimes: NO BUSES in operation today for public boards due to the final day of March Break.

• Quebec: Regular service is in effect. Minor delays reported in the Montreal area due to ongoing construction on major transit arteries.

🏛️ Major District Status Table

🌡️ National Health & Safety Forecast

Current Status: ELEVATED

• Norovirus (Stomach Flu): CRITICAL activity reported in the Midwest and South. Case counts are currently 30% higher than the 5-season average.

• Influenza & COVID-19: Respiratory virus activity has largely plateaued to “baseline” levels across the Northeast, though “Subclade K” flu remains a localized concern in the South.

• Flood Risk: ELEVATED in the Ohio River Valley. Rising water levels from early spring snowmelt may impact low-lying bus routes early next week.

🚨 Parent Action Item

The 48-Hour Norovirus Rule: Unlike respiratory viruses, Norovirus is highly resilient. If your child has experienced vomiting or diarrhea, they should remain home for 48 hours after symptoms disappear, as they remain contagious. Hand sanitizer is ineffective against Norovirus—use soap and water.