Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, due to possible extremely low temperatures and wintry weather in the area.
The National Weather Service forecasts severe cold weather moving through the area on Tuesday, with the possibility of dangerously low temperatures and wind chill. In an abundance of caution, all schools, district offices, and afterschool activities, including indoor and outdoor athletics, have been canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Tuesday night’s School Board meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
“We are hoping normal district operations will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 22, but we will prioritize the safety of our employees and students in any decision we make,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we’ll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff.”
District officials will continue to monitor weather updates, and members of the community are encouraged to do the same. If necessary, updates will be provided through local media, School Messenger, and the district website.
