Will Mississippi Coast schools be closed Tuesday? What we know about our districts


Forecasters with the National Weather Service office in New Orleans/Baton Rouge have issued a trio of alerts: Wind Chill Advisory, a Hard Freeze Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory for weather that is expected to arrive in the overnight hours.

Their predictions are calling for a chance of rain showers after 7 p.m., which is expected to mix with freezing rain after 3 a.m. Tuesday. Tonight’s low temperature is expected to fall to 28. degrees, with blustery conditions after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent tonight, with a “light glaze” expected.

Gov. Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency on Sunday, with the National Weather Service forecasting freezing rain, sleet, and snow for a significant portion of the state, along with dangerous cold for the week. “The state of Mississippi is proactively taking steps to prepare for freezing temperatures and severe winter weather,” Reeves said. “By declaring this State of Emergency, we can mobilize state assets, and better support response and recovery efforts. All Mississippians in the impacted areas are encouraged to take precautions over the next few days. Prepare your homes now for below-freezing temperatures, bring pets inside, and check in with your loved ones who are most susceptible during this frigid weather.”

But will schools be closed Tuesday on the Mississippi Coast because of freezing rain, freezing temperatures or wind chill? As of Monday morning, no districts had announced schedule changes for Tuesday, but will likely change.

Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. Alterations of school schedules have previously been announced on the district’s facebook page.

Biloxi Public School District: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. Alterations of school schedules have prevoiusly been announced on the district’s facebook page.

Gulfport School District: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. The district previously has made announcements on its facebook page.

Hancock County: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. According to the district, “the superintendent is authorized to announce the closing of schools if prevailing or potential hazards threaten the safety and well-being of pupils and employees. The decision to close schools shall be made by the superintendent after consulting, when administratively feasible, with the president of the school board and other community agencies responsible for the safety and well-being of the community. Public announcements and releases to news media shall be approved by the superintendent or his designee.” The district also previously has made announcements on its facebook page.

Harrison County: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. According to the district, “Announcements will be made over the local area radio stations should school be cancelled or released early due to weather or other emergencies.” The district also previously has made announcements on its facebook page.

Jackson County: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. The district posted on its website and facebook page that it is “monitoring the weather and will keep you updated on any changes.”

Long Beach School District: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced by the district. Alterations of school schedules have prevoiusly been announced on the district’s facebook page.

Moss Point School District: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced by the district. Alterations of school schedules have prevoiusly been announced on the district’s facebook page.

Ocean Springs School District: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. The district previously has made announcements on its facebook page.

Pascagoula-Gautier School District: At 11:20 a.m., the district posted to its facebok page “The PGSD is closely monitoring the weather along with Jackson County Emergency Operations Center officials. A message will be posted at 4 PM today via District and school Facebook pages and text message concerning school in the PGSD for Tuesday, January 16. Please stay tuned for further updates.”

Pass Christian School District: No changes to Tuesday’s schedule have been announced. The district previously has made announcements on its facebook page.

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