As a significant cold front moves through the United States, several school districts in the Louisville area have announced closures and delayed openings. This decision was driven by concerns over extremely low temperatures and safety for students traveling to school.
Louisville School Closures on Monday
The National Weather Service indicates that the temperature will be around 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the morning on December 15. Snow cover could further reduce outdoor temperatures, increasing safety risks for students.
Key School District Decisions
- Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS): A nontraditional instruction (NTI) day is scheduled due to forecasted frigid conditions. No live instruction will occur, prioritizing student safety.
- Jefferson County Catholic Schools: Classes will start late on December 15, according to the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Facebook announcement.
- Oldham County Schools: Schools will implement a nontraditional instruction day, the third of the year, to address poor road conditions, per Lori Webb, district spokesperson.
- Greater Clark County Schools: The district will conduct Synchronous eLearning, ensuring live instruction is available via Google Meet.
- Clarksville Community Schools: A two-hour delay has been announced as students will start classes later in the day.
- New Albany-Floyd County Schools (NAFCS): Students will participate in Synchronous eLearning due to low wind chill and hazardous road conditions.
- Shelby County Public Schools: A nontraditional instruction day has been declared to account for challenging travel conditions.
- Spencer County Schools: The schools will operate on a two-hour delay.
- Fort Knox Community Schools: Classes will proceed as normal, with no changes reported.
Impacted Universities
As of December 15, a variety of universities in the area have concluded their Fall 2025 terms. Administrators at the University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, and Bellarmine University have yet to decide if the weather will impact final examinations or campus operations.
As communities adapt to this cold weather system, school officials continue to prioritize student safety above all. Families are encouraged to stay informed through district announcements and prepare accordingly for the extreme conditions.
