As parents and students across the U.S. shake off the Veterans Day holiday, most schools are back in session on this crisp November 12, 2025. But not everywhere—lingering effects from recent icy conditions have prompted a handful of closings and delays in select regions, leaving some families scrambling for last-minute plans.
In Berkeley County, schools are operating on a two-hour delay for all PreK-12 grades, a precautionary measure after overnight frost made roads tricky. Officials there cited safety first, with buses not rolling out until later in the morning. Meanwhile, up in Kentucky, a few districts like those in Leslie County are still recovering from Monday's snow, though most have resumed normal schedules by today. Down in North Georgia, spots like Rabun County saw closures yesterday, but today's forecast looks clearer, with only minor tweaks to start times in places like Dawson County.
Texas and much of the Midwest report no widespread issues, with districts like Brownsville ISD back to full operations after the federal holiday. Still, it's a reminder of how weather can throw a wrench into routines—over the past week, dozens of schools nationwide have adjusted due to cold snaps. Parents, it's worth double-checking your local alerts; what starts as a delay can sometimes snowball.
With winter barely underway, one can't help but wonder how many more unexpected days off lie ahead for America's classrooms.
