A winter storm is forecast to bring impactful snow across the Omaha area Wednesday into Thursday morning, prompting many school districts to cancel in-person classes.
As of Tuesday evening, the Omaha metro area is under a winter storm warning from 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. Many school districts in Douglas and Sarpy Counties have canceled school Wednesday, while some will have remote learning.
Here’s what school districts have announced regarding school Wednesday, Jan. 18:
Omaha Public Schools District — no in-person classes, remote learning day
In-person classes and school-related activities are canceled, however OPS classes will be held remotely for all students, according to the district. The Omaha Public Schools Foundation Kids Club will also be closed. The Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m.
Bellevue Public Schools District — snow day, school cancelled
Bellevue Public Schools and the Lied Activity Center will be closed on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The BPS Foundation Kids’ Time program will also be closed.
Bennington Public Schools — snow day, no classes
Elkhorn Public Schools — snow day, no classes
Millard Public Schools — no in-person classes, remote learning day
Omaha Catholic Schools — snow day, no classes
Papillion La Vista Community Schools — snow day, no classes
Westside Community Schools — snow day, no classes
Check in directly with your child’s school for the most updated information.
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