Kansas City Schools Announce Closures and Delays

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Kansas City Schools Announce Closures and Delays

Kansas City-area school districts have announced closures and delays due to poor road conditions. This decision follows the Thanksgiving break, affecting several local schools. Below is a summary of the key closures.

Kansas City Schools Announce Closures and Delays

Impacted School Districts

  • Blue Springs R-4: AMI Day (Alternative Methods of Instruction)
  • Braymer C-4: Closed
  • Brookfield R-3: Closed
  • Cameron R-1: Closed
  • Center Place Restoration School: Closed
  • East Buchanan Co. C-1: Closed
  • Excelsior Springs School District: AMI Day
  • Fort Osage R-1: AMI Day
  • Grain Valley R-5: AMI Day
  • Hamilton R-2: Closed
  • Helen M. Davis State School: Closed
  • Islamic School of Greater Kansas City: Closed
  • King City R-1: Closed
  • Maryville R-II: Closed
  • North Platte R-1: Closed
  • Oak Grove R-6: AMI Day
  • Odessa R-7: Closed
  • Plaza Heights Christian Academy: Closed
  • Stanberry R-2: Closed
  • University Academy: Closed
  • Verelle Peniston School: Closed
  • Wellington-Napoleon R-9: No Tiger Day Camp

Conditions Affecting Schools

Several factors contributed to the closures, notably hazardous road conditions. The safety of students and staff was the priority in these decisions. Schools have opted for Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) where applicable to maintain educational continuity.

For a comprehensive list of all closings and delays in the Kansas City area, please visit El-Balad.