Here’s the latest information regarding school closings/delays in the area for Friday. The Owensboro Times will continually update this story with the latest announcements.
Updated as of 11;30 p.m. on January 9.
K-12/GRADE SCHOOLS
Owensboro Public Schools
OPS announced Wednesday they would be using NTI Days for both Thursday and Friday. Message from OPS:
Because of the entirety of the weather the past few days and the expected weather on Friday, our district will be working through a scenario that will allow us to get NTI packets and devices to students in order to provide instruction throughout the next couple of days and possibly into next week.
There is a lot of information about how this will work, so please read through everything below and if you have any questions, please reach out to us through Messenger on the Owensboro Public Schools Facebook page or by calling 270-686-1000..
Tomorrow and Friday, January 9-10, 2025, Owensboro Public Schools will utilize NTI Days #1 & #2 for our students.
For the students that already have their devices or packets, they will follow a normal NTI schedule as outlined in the district’s NTI Expectations. For those that do not have the materials they need, students and parents will be able to come pick up their devices or packets at their school tomorrow, January 9, 2025 from noon until 2 p.m.
Our Food Service staff are preparing breakfast and lunch for all students for both Thursday and Friday (four meals total) that can be picked up by the parents or students on January 9 from noon-2 p.m. when they pick up their NTI materials. Parents of students in multiple buildings can pick up meals at any one location, they do not have to go to each individual school to pick up their meals. Students do not have to be present to pick up the meals or the devices, but meals can only be distributed for students enrolled in the district.
If your family currently does not have access to the internet or electricity, please communicate that with your school and you will be given a packet to complete for the days that we are out due to weather.
I know this is a big undertaking for everyone involved and we appreciate your willingness to work together in order to ensure that we are providing educational services to our students throughout this winter weather episode.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via the methods listed above.
Daviess County Public Schools
DCPS will use a traditional snow day on Friday.
Message from DCPS: For the safety of our students and staff, DCPS schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025 and Friday will be a Traditional SNOW DAY. The projected makeup day will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025 pending DCPS School Board calendar revisions. There will be NO DCPS@Home assignments.
The Kentucky Department of Education allows districts up to 10 NTI days a year. This week we used 3 days, and with winter just beginning, we are planning carefully for any future closures.
Again, DCPS schools are closed Friday, January 10 with NO DCPS@Home assignments.
Owensboro Catholic Schools
OCS will utilize NTI Day 4 on Friday. It will be an OCHS White Day.
Henderson County Public Schools
HCPS announced Wednesday they would be using NTI Days for both Thursday and Friday. Message from HCPS:
Due to the winter weather affecting the roads and sidewalks in our area, Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th will be NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) Virtual Days for Henderson County Schools. Additionally, all childcare centers will be closed for the remainder of the week.
We understand that there are still power and internet outages affecting families. We will be flexible with those who are experiencing these issues. Each school will share their NTI plans and we ask those who do not have electricity or internet to contact your student’s school so alternate plans can be made for your students.
McLean County Public Schools
MCPS will use a traditional snow day on Friday. Message from MCPS:
McLean County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 10, 2025 due to the fact we are under a winter storm warning. This is not a NTI day. The makeup day for tomorrow’s school closing will be announced at a later date
Ohio County Public Schools
Closed Friday.
Hancock County Public Schools
HCPS will utilize an NTI Day on Friday. Students will need to complete their NTI Day 6 assignments if available. If students do not have access to their assignments, they will be provided an opportunity to complete them at a later date.
Hancock Christian Academy
HCA will use an at-home learning day on Friday. Teachers will communicate with parents on what is to be completed during this at-home learning day.
Saint Mary of the Woods School and Trinity High School
Both schools will use an NTI Day on Friday. Message from the schools:
St. Mary of the Woods School and Trinity High School will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 10, due to inclement weather. Tomorrow is NTI Day 3 (White) for all students. Please look to your child’s teacher/Google Classroom for further communication about the NTI process.
Mary Carrico Catholic School
Closed Friday for a traditional snow day.
Grace Christian Academy
HCS will utilize an NTI Day on Friday.
Heritage Christian School
HCS will utilize an NTI Day on Friday.
Valor Christian Academy
Closed Friday.
Maximilian Montessori Academy
Closed Friday.
Highlands Latin School
Closed on Friday. Friday school work assignments were sent home today for students to complete for school on Tuesday.
POSTSECONDARY
Brescia University
Closed Friday.
Kentucky Wesleyan College
No announcement yet.
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Closed Friday.
Western Kentucky University
All WKU campuses are closed on Friday. Online classes will continue as scheduled.
PRESCHOOLS
Settle Memorial
Closed Friday.
