School closing Coverage

Students, staff march to protest potential closure of Creedmoor Elementary school ahead of vote

The Granville County School Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at South Granville High School in Creedmoor to discuss the possible closure of Creedmoor Elementary School.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Ice delays some COVID-19 testing hours, new site opens near Garner

Even as many schools and colleges announce delays and cancelations because of the potential for icy roads Monday, plenty of COVID-19 testing sites are open.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Schools, testing sites change plans over ice concerns

Many schools, colleges and testing sites are announcing delays because of the potential for icy roads tomorrow.

Two Cumberland County schools to close for deep-cleaning

Lewis Chapel Middle and 71st High School will be deep cleaned and sanitized during that time.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer & Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Wake County teacher is latest to contract coronavirus, governor cancels school for two weeks

We have team coverage from Sarah Krueger on a Wake County teacher who has tested positive for coronavirus and Aaron Thomas, who has more on the governor's decision to cancel public schools for the next two weeks.

N.C. closes schools, bans mass gatherings over coronavirus

After resisting calls to close K-12 schools, Cooper administration announces two-week shut down.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Japan will close all schools nationwide in effort to prevent coronavirus spread

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

Snow prompts school closings, early dismissals

Wake County schools are closing three hours early Thursday to help kids get home ahead of the winter weather, while some eastern counties, under a winter storm warning, closed schools all together. Here are the latest updates.

Tornadoes hit west of the Triangle, school systems close two hours early

Tornadoes have been confirmed west of the Triangle as the storm system moves towards our area. Wake, Durham, Orange and other public school systems are closing two hours early.

Second Durham school closes due to spread of illness

An estimated 25% of the student population was absent and a high number of staff were out due to illness. This is the second Durham school to close due to high numbers of illnesses within a week.

With 100 students and teachers sick, a Durham high school closes due to illness

Research Triangle High School is closed Thursday and Friday due to illness.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

High school in Durham closes due to illness

Research Triangle High School closed Thursday and Friday due to illness. The school also shared social media posts about how to prevent spread of illnesses, including the flu.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools cancel classes for students ahead of planned May 1 teacher rally

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will cancel classes on May 1 as teachers plan a downtown Raleigh rally to demand more support for public schools from state lawmakers.

Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist

Neighborhood roads, parking lots play into decision to cancel school

With roads clear but wet and freezing temperatures in the forecast, students will get at least one more snow day.

Safety first attitude closes schools for a second day

With roads clear but wet and freezing temperatures in the forecast, students will get at least one more snow day. It's all in the service of "safety first," says Chip Sudderth, chief communications officer for Durham Public Schools.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Multiple Johnston County schools closed due to lack of power, heat

Four schools in Johnston County are closed Thursday due to a lack of heat or power for the buildings.

What is closed? What is canceled? Here is a complete list

Ahead of Hurricane Florence, many schools have announced changes and cancelations to class schedules, and many events around the Triangle have been canceled. This is a complete list:

Closings and Delays

Closings & Delays

Are schools closed for a snow day? Check WRAL for Snow day School closings and delays for Central North Carolina including Raleigh closures.