Update: Leon County Schools closing Friday
The Leon County School District has decided to follow the lead of other institutions in the city and cease operations Friday as icy roads still pose a threat to transportation arrangements.
The district sent communications to parents Thursday afternoon informing them of the closures.
“All LCS schools and district offices will remain closed tomorrow,” a text from the district read to parents.
Wakulla County Schools, meanwhile, announced they would reopen, though they said buses may be delayed “to prioritize student safety.”
“Thank you to all of our community partners who ensured we are able to safely reopen schools. All schools had power restored in under 24 hours, and as of this afternoon, roadways are sufficiently clear for transportation,” the district wrote on social media. “Please exercise caution in the morning as some limbs are still lower than before the storm, and there are many fallen branches just off roadways.”
Jefferson County Public Schools will also be closed through Friday.
“After spending some time traveling & assessing local roads, we still have some places where ice is a potential issue. We also have areas where snow & ice are beginning to melt which could possibly refreeze tonight, resulting in dangerous driving conditions,” the district wrote on a social media post.
Original story
Leon County Schools has not made a decision on Friday’s school operations as some roads remain closed due to icy conditions.
After 2 inches of snow blanketed Tallahassee Tuesday night, students were out on a snow day Wednesday. The weather break was extended to Thursday, which saw a slew of closed roads due to icy conditions for drivers.
“We ask for your patience as we spend the next few hours communicating with our partners at the City of Tallahassee, Leon County and the Leon County Sheriff’s Department to evaluate any impacts that bus drivers, staff and parents may face tomorrow morning,” an email from the district to parents said.
Maclay school announced on Thursday afternoon that it will be closed Friday “due to campus safety and surround icy road conditions.” All Tallahassee State College campuses except for Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) will also remain closed Friday.
Florida State University followed with its own announcement that they were closed “due to icy conditions and road closures.”
“With unprecedented road closures throughout the region due to icy conditions, Florida State University’s Tallahassee will cancel classes and suspend normal business operations for Friday, Jan. 24. This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering,” FSU wrote on X.
“The university expects to resume classes and normal business operations at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27.”
The K-12 district is expected to release a decision Thursday afternoon decision on the status of Friday’s school day.
Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School and Florida State University K-12 charter school will announce decisions based on the operating university.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Alaijah Brown covers children & families for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached atABrown1@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter/X:@AlaijahBrown3.
Due to inclement weather, Tallahassee Community College (TSC), Florida A&M University (FAMU), Florida State University (FSU), and Leon County Schools (LCS) will be closed this Friday. Stay safe and stay indoors!
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