School Closures Continue Across Tennessee Due to Winter Weather

Multiple school districts in the Memphis area, including Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington, and Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), have closed on February 5th. DeSoto County Schools, however, plan to hold classes on President's Day to compensate for weather-related closures.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools (CMCSS) will remain closed through Friday, marking a full two weeks of closures due to ice from a winter storm. School-based employees are not required to report, but district offices will remain open.

The Tennessee Department of Education has a waiver process for schools that exhaust their allotted inclement weather days, allowing them to bypass the state requirement of 180 instructional days under specific circumstances, such as natural disasters causing substantial damage.

CMCSS has used most of its stockpile days and received a state waiver. After the current closures, they will only have one day remaining, eliminating the need for a make-up plan.

Refreezing of melted ice due to sub-freezing temperatures is significantly hampering clearing efforts, causing hazardous conditions on roads and school grounds.

Q: What happens if schools run out of snow days?

Q: How are school closure decisions made?

Stay informed about school closure announcements through official channels like school websites, local news, and social media.

Be prepared for potential disruptions to school schedules during winter weather events.

Understand the process for making up missed school days and the availability of state waivers for extended closures.

If you are in Clarksville, be aware that trash pickup services may also be affected by the weather. Check local updates for revised schedules.