After a formidable winter storm forced a three-day closure, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will welcome back students to their classrooms on Thursday. The decision comes despite persistent icy conditions, which could result in minor yellow bus service delays, FOX19 reported.
In anticipation of the reopening, CPS Superintendent Shauna Murphy called for community involvement, stating, "We are eager to welcome our students back, and we need the community’s help to make their commute safer," urging those who are able to clear sidewalks and salt icy patches, as WLWT noted. The district's call to action emphasizes the safety of over 35,000 students and 6,500 staff members, hoping to ensure a safe and secure return to school.
While CPS is set to resume in-person instruction, other districts in the region remain shuttered or have shifted to remote learning due to the ongoing frigid temperatures forecasted to continue, with highs around 20 degrees and lows nearing or below zero, as reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
North College Hill City Schools and Mount Healthy City Schools announced closures for the remainder of the week due to the extreme cold forecast and the storm's aftermath. Despite these responses, CPS maintains a focus on resuming face-to-face instruction, placing faith in their community to rally and facilitate a smooth transition back for the students.
