Cold snap prompts school closures and delays in Louisville area
The frigid temperatures sweeping through the Louisville metro area have led to a number of school closures and delays, as authorities prioritize student safety. Here's a breakdown of the affected districts and their decisions:
- JCPS: Schools will have a non-traditional instruction day on December 15th due to extremely cold temperatures, with students not attending live classes. This decision was made to ensure their safety during the harsh conditions.
- Louisville Catholic Schools: Elementary and high schools will operate with a delay on the 15th, allowing students to start their day later and avoid the harshest part of the cold snap.
- Oldham County Schools: Also opting for non-traditional instruction on the 15th, citing poor road conditions as a concern.
- Bullitt County Public Schools: No official word yet on whether classes will be impacted, but the situation will be monitored.
- Greater Clark County Schools: Synchronous e-learning will be implemented on the 15th, with teachers providing live instruction via Google Meet. Attendance is mandatory.
- Clarksville Community Schools: A two-hour delay is in place for the 15th, allowing students to start their day later.
- New Albany Floyd County Consolidated Schools: Synchronous e-learning will be used on the 15th due to low windchills and road concerns, with most students participating in live classes from 9 am to 1 pm.
- Shelby County Public Schools: A non-traditional instruction day is scheduled for the 15th, considering the lingering snow-covered side roads and morning temperatures.
- Spencer County Schools: A two-hour delay is in effect for the 15th.
- Fort Knox Community Schools: Normal operations will continue as scheduled.
- Universities: The University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, Bellarmine University, and Spalding University have all concluded their Fall 2025 terms. No impact on campus operations has been announced yet.
Remember, these decisions are made with student safety in mind, and the situation will be monitored closely. Stay tuned for further updates as the weather situation evolves.
