NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville Public Schools will be closed for students on Monday, February 2, as the district continues recovery efforts following the recent winter storm.
All before- and after-school programs and after-school activities are canceled. YMCA inclement weather childcare sites will be open for families enrolled in YMCA programs, with site information available at mnps.org/weather.
District offices and school-based staff will report on a PM half-day schedule Monday to assess building conditions and prepare for a return to classes Tuesday. If a school loses power or heat, alternative staffing plans will be coordinated with principals.
As of 1 p.m. Sunday, six MNPS schools remained without full power, down from 71 at the height of outages. Maintenance and transportation teams continue working to address facility issues and ensure safe travel conditions.
The professional development day scheduled for February 16 will now be a regular day of instruction.
Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle said schools will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. More updates and resources are available at mnps.org/weather.
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