Metro Nashville Public Schools To Remain Closed Today Due To Hazardous Road Conditions

From the Metro Nashville Public Schools:

February 17, 2021

Schools will remain closed due to hazardous road conditions on Thursday, Feb. 18, but will reopen virtually on Friday, Feb. 19, which means all students should prepare for a full day of learning remotely.

Thursday will be the district’s final inclement weather day (snow day) of the 2020-21 school year. All schools and before- and after-care programs will be closed. All after-school activities are canceled as well, including sports practices, games, performances, parent meetings, etc. 

On Friday, attendance will be taken, so all students should stay home and log in, whether they would normally report to school in person or virtually.

Any additional closures after Thursday would result in extending the school year. As such, the district will be relying on virtual school days for any inclement weather events for the remainder of the 2020-21 year.

Revised Phase-in  Schedule  for Students  

As a result of the winter weather, MNPS is adjusting the phase-in of students back into school buildings for in-person learning:  

• 5th and 9th grade students will return Tuesday, Feb. 23 (originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18)  
• Grades 6, 7, and 8 will return Friday, Feb. 26 (originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25)  
• Grades 10, 11, and 12 will return Wednesday, March 3, as originally scheduled.  

 Each day prior to the return of students will be an asynchronous learning day for those grade levels about to return. This will give teachers and staff time to prepare for the return of students.  

This phase-in process is for students whose families chose the in-person learning option in September or December. Those who chose virtual learning will remain virtual for the rest of the school year. 

District Offices are open virtually

District offices will be closed physically Thursday and Friday but remain open virtually, and 12-month employees will report to work remotely unless their positions require them to report in person. 

This press release was produced by the Metro Nashville Public Schools. The views expressed are the author's own.