Some schools in Colorado are closing on Wednesday due to a significant snowstorm. This storm is expected to bring heavy, wet snow, particularly in the mountains and foothills.
Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools, two of the state’s largest districts, have canceled classes. Denver Public Schools announced that all school activities would be suspended, except for sanctioned competitions.
The Poudre School District initially canceled classes for certain mountain schools. Later, they expanded this to the entire district. They confirmed that all schools would be closed on Wednesday, May 6, and this will not be a remote learning day.
Schools shutting down include:
- Aurora Public Schools
- Briggsdale School RE 10-J
- Cedarwood Christian Academy
- Cherry Hills Christian School
- Clear Creek School District RE1
- Denver Public Schools
- Elbert School District #200
- Estes Park Schools
- Family Star Montessori
- Front Range Baptist Academy
- Gilpin County School District RE-1
- Joshua School for Autism – Denver
- Lotus School for Excellence
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
- Pickens Technical College
- Poudre School District
- Ricks Center for Gifted Children
- Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
- St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School
- Thompson School District R2-J
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Weld County School District RE-4
Some other districts, like Limon School District, will have a delayed start on Wednesday.
Additionally, the Oval at Colorado State University will close early on Tuesday due to the weather. The university stated that barricades would be put up for safety, and they will assess the conditions for further operations.
With severe weather events becoming more frequent, how schools respond can vary. For example, a recent survey showed that 75% of parents support school closures during severe weather to protect student safety. Schools are continually adjusting their protocols to ensure safety amid changing weather patterns.
As communities deal with such weather impacts, residents are sharing photos and experiences on social media, creating a shared sense of community during the storm.
For more details about Colorado’s weather developments, you can check the National Weather Service for real-time updates.
