COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some school districts in central Ohio delayed the start of classes Monday morning, but there was only one closing as educators made every effort to get the kids into their classrooms after a season that has seen the number of snow climb into the double digits for many district.
School officials canceling classes because of winter weather in at least 10 states, including Ohio, have used up the wiggle room in their academic calendars, forcing them to schedule makeup days or otherwise compensate for the lost time.
Monday morning, only the Logan Elm schools in Pickaway County closed for the day. The county was still under a Level 1 snow emergency after Sunday’s snowfall.
So many Ohio schools have used or exceeded their five allowable calamity days that state leaders are considering adding four more just for this year because of the unusually severe bouts of cold, snowy weather.
Some schools in other states are cutting short spring break, having class on holidays or tacking on extra days. That adds stress for parents and educators trying to plan for schoolwork and time off.
Boston’s schools are extending their year by nearly a week, and Providence, R.I., will add at least one day. Students in Philadelphia will make up at least three.