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As of today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, quite a few school districts across the U.S. are closed mainly due to winter weather (snow, ice, freezing temps) and some facility issues, especially in Maryland and Texas.

Maryland (Baltimore area & surrounding counties)

The following systems are closed today, January 27:

  • Baltimore City Public Schools – All schools and central office closed; virtual learning (BRAVE) is available.
  • Baltimore County Public Schools – Closed; essential staff report as scheduled.
  • Montgomery County Public Schools – Closed Tuesday, January 27 through Thursday, January 29 under Code Red; only emergency personnel report.
  • Prince George’s County Public Schools – Schools and offices closed; Code Red for all employees, all activities and sports canceled.
  • Howard County Public Schools – Closed on January 27 due to inclement weather; all afternoon/evening activities canceled.
  • Harford County Public Schools – All schools and offices closed; all student/staff activities canceled.
  • McDonogh School – Closed; all schools and offices closed under Code Red conditions.
  • Queen Anne’s County Public Schools – Closed for the day.
  • Bowie State University – Closed; no after‑school or evening activities.

Houston & East Texas area

Several districts in the Houston area are closed or delayed due to winter weather and building issues:

  • Liberty ISD – Closed entirely on Tuesday, January 27, due to dangerous freezing temperatures.
  • Livingston ISD – Closed due to HVAC problems at multiple campuses.
  • Tarkington ISD – Closed because of a burst pipe and major water leak disrupting service.
  • Goodrich ISD – Operating on a two‑hour delayed start (not fully closed, but campuses open later).

Indianapolis area

A number of schools in central Indiana are closed or in e‑learning mode:

  • International School of Indiana – Campus closed on Tuesday; all school activities and extracurriculars canceled.
  • Hamilton Southeastern Schools – Calling a second day of e‑learning to allow crews more time to clear snow and ice from campuses.
  • Herron Classical Schools – District has an e‑learning day in place.

Metro Detroit, Michigan

More than 100 schools in the Metro Detroit area are closed or delayed on Tuesday, January 27, due to cold weather and winter conditions.

Exact lists are updated by local TV and district websites, but this includes many K–12 districts and some colleges adjusting hours or moving online.

How to check for a specific school

If a school isn’t listed here, it’s best to:

  • Check the school district’s official website or social media (Facebook, Twitter/X).
  • Look at local news or school closure pages (like WJLA, Fox 26 Houston, Detroit stations, etc.) for the latest lists.
  • Use school alert apps or county emergency notification systems if available.

Info is pulled from public school closure alerts and local news reports for Jan. 27, 2026.