School Closings in Kansas City
School closings and cancellation of classes occur at times in the Kansas City area due to severe weather conditions or any untoward emergencies. Just last Friday, schools in Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit, and Blue Springs districts were closed due to the winter weather combined with slick roads. In other instances, heat waves have also caused school closings in Kansas City.
School closings in Kansas City due to extreme temperatures, snow, or ice are announced in all the major radio and television stations in the area. The information regarding cancellation of classes should be forwarded to these stations by 6am. The general announcement of school closings also include adult classes and special education classes, unless specified otherwise.