Will There Be School Tomorrow? (Mar 13, 2026)

Today, Friday, March 13, 2026, is not a US Federal Holiday. However, it is a massive Spring Break transition day.

• Spring Break: Major districts in Texas (including San Antonio and Huntsville), Mississippi (Meridian), and parts of the Midwest are currently closed for the week.

• Note for Travelers: With millions of families hitting the roads for the start of break today, traffic volume is expected to be 30% higher than average on major interstate corridors.

📢 District News & Announcements

• Active Shooter Recovery (Norfolk, VA): Old Dominion University (ODU) remains CLOSED today at all locations. Classes are canceled as the community provides counseling services following yesterday’s campus tragedy.

• Flooding Closure (Grand Rapids, MI): City High Middle School and the Center for Economicology are CLOSED today due to ongoing flood remediation. They aim to reopen Monday, March 16.

• Boil Water Advisory (Frankfort, KY): A precautionary advisory remains in effect for parts of the Frankfort Plant Board service area due to a water main break; local schools are implementing bottled water protocols.

• Spring Break Start: Today is the final day of classes for many districts in British Columbia (SD35) and the Pacific Northwest before their break begins on Monday.

Current Risk Map: Top 3 Danger Zones

1. Central U.S. (Plains to Midwest): A “Severe Weather Outbreak” is forecast for this afternoon. The NWS has highlighted an Enhanced Risk for damaging winds (70+ mph), large hail, and tornadoes across parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

2. Northern Plains & Upper Midwest: A “High Wind Event” is colliding with moisture to create Blizzard Conditions in rural areas. Widespread High Wind Warnings are active, making bus travel extremely dangerous due to “blow-over” risks for high-profile vehicles.

3. The Northeast Corridor: Heavy snow is transitioning to rain, creating a high risk for Flash Flooding. NWS is monitoring rivers for ice jams as the massive snowpack from February continues to melt rapidly.

Travel Impact

• Severe Storms: Commuters on I-35 (TX/OK/KS) and I-44 (MO) should expect sudden, blinding rain and dangerous crosswinds during the afternoon school dismissal window.

• High Winds: Bus drivers in the Dakotas and Minnesota are advised to use extreme caution on east-west routes where gusts may exceed 60 mph.

Daily School Status Checker – Is My School Open Today?

Link: https://www.schools-closings.com/daily-school-status-checker/

Check your school’s status in real-time based on current weather conditions. Our Daily School Status Checker analyzes National Weather Service data to help students and parents determine if schools are likely open, delayed, or closed today. Simply enter your zip code below to see current weather conditions, active alerts, and school status predictions for your area. Updated in real-time throughout the day.

Actionable Safety Tip

Tornado Preparedness: If you are in the Plains or Midwest “Danger Zone” today, identify your “Safe Room” now—ideally a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows. Ensure your phone’s Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are turned on to receive life-saving notifications during the afternoon storm surge.