STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — School is closed. Computers are open.
New York City officials announced on Sunday morning that school buildings across the five boroughs will be closed on Monday due to “inclement weather,” as several inches of snow, including a messy, wintry mix, are expected.
Despite the schools being closed, remote instruction will happen.
“Due to inclement weather, NYC Public Schools buildings are CLOSED on 1/26. School will be in session remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on this day,” said an email from Notify NYC just before 9 a.m.
The decision prioritizes the safety of students, families, and staff while ensuring continuity of instruction and meeting New York State’s 180-day instructional requirement.
“All after-school programs, adult education and other school-based programming are canceled. The transition to remote instruction will impact approximately 500,000 students across more than 1,100 schools,” read an email sent from city officials, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels.
“For high school students and students in grades six through eight attending schools that serve grades six through twelve, the previously scheduled professional learning day will remain in effect and Monday will remain a day off,” the message continued.
The mayor said over the past week, his administration has prepared for this moment, “ensuring devices are in hand, families are informed and educators are ready to welcome students online. Our school system, and our city, is prepared to weather this storm together.”