Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, will be a School Closure day for Lincoln Public Schools

January 22, 2026

Lincoln Public Schools announced that Friday, January 23, 2026, will be a School Closure day due to the forecasted dangerously cold conditions. 

All elementary, middle and high school classes are canceled. Some high school events and practices may proceed as scheduled. Families are encouraged to check with their high school to verify the status of practice and events.

All LPS buildings will be closed Friday to outside groups who have reserved space, and all non-LPS sponsored activities scheduled in school buildings for Friday are canceled.

“We recognize that school closures can cause hardships for families and our community,” said LPS Superintendent John Skretta. “When contemplating a school closure, we have to consider the variety of ways our students get to school and the various conditions they may encounter across our city. We have many students who walk to school or wait at bus stops and the forecasted morning temperatures will be too dangerous with a possibility of frost bite with prolonged exposure. Therefore, we are canceling classes for all LPS schools.”

Information about LPS severe weather policy and closure can be found on the LPS website. 

 

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