There are 5 article(s) tagged School Closings:

• May 2025

  • DeSoto County declares emergency after severe weather

    Overnight thunderstorms led to issues in DeSoto County, causing the closing of schools and government offices.

    By Brandon LaGrone II May 19, 2025

• January 2025

  • Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes

    Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.

    By Abigail Warren, Jody Callahan, Michael Waddell January 10, 2025

  • Bailey: Predicting wintry weather and the cancellation of classes

    Pulling back the curtain on how school superintendents decide if there is enough snow and if things are slick enough to cancel classes.

    By Clay Bailey January 10, 2025

  • MSCS, suburban districts cancel Friday class ahead of winter storm

    Weather forecasts predict several inches of snow to accumulate in the Memphis area on Friday, Jan. 10.

    By Laura Testino, Abigail Warren January 09, 2025

• February 2022

  • Area schools cancel classes Friday

    Classes will be canceled Friday at area schools due to the threats associated with the winter weather. Christian Brothers University and the U of M will also be closed.

    By Abigail Warren February 03, 2022