Kansas school district will be closed Friday

GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) - A northeast Kansas school district has announced it will be closed Friday, marking a full week of school missed for students at the start of 2025.

Matt Hoover with USD 475 announced in a press release on Jan. 9 that the district will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10. All school activities scheduled for the day are canceled.

Hoover said the closure decision came after the recent weather forecast showed the possibility of more snow coming to northeast Kansas. Many other Kansas school districts announced closures earlier in the week due to snow and ice on the ground following a Jan. 6 blizzard.

"We look forward to welcoming back our students and staff safely on Monday, Jan. 13," Hoover said. "Please note that attendance will count on Monday. Thank you for your patience as we navigate these challenging weather conditions together."

27 News Stormtrack Meteorologist Gabriella Gomez forecasted the possibility of more snow in northeast Kansas on Jan. 9. Some areas, such as Junction City, Manhattan and Topeka, are forecasted to receive a dusting or up to one inch of snow. Places south of Topeka, like Emporia, Osage City and Ottawa, may get between one and three inches of snow.

USD 475 is the first Kansas school district on Jan. 9 to announce it will be closed this Friday. Numerous school districts were forced to close this week due to a powerful winter storm that left more than 10 inches of snow in some areas.

27 News will keep you updated on other school district closings as they become available. Check out closings and delays page to learn more about what other organizations have announced schedule changes.

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