Ulysses Schools Closed Due to High Winds

District cancels classes over forecast of strong gusts and reduced visibility.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Ulysses, Kansas school district has canceled classes for Tuesday due to a weather forecast predicting high winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust in the area. The district announced the closure on Monday night, citing concerns about student and staff safety on the roads.

Why it matters

School closures due to severe weather are common in many parts of the country, but can be disruptive for families and impact student learning. This decision by the Ulysses district highlights the importance of prioritizing safety when extreme conditions are expected.

The details

According to the announcement, the Ulysses schools will be closed on Tuesday due to a forecast of sustained high winds over 60 mph and wind gusts that could create dangerous driving conditions from blowing dust and reduced visibility. The status of any scheduled after-school activities is still to be determined.

  • The school district announced the closure on Monday night, February 16, 2026.
  • The closure is for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Ulysses school district

The public school district serving the city of Ulysses, Kansas.

Storm Team 12

The weather forecasting team at KWCH, the local television station that reported on the school closure.

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What’s next

The district has not indicated if the closure will extend beyond Tuesday, and will likely make a decision on the status of after-school activities later in the day.

The takeaway

This school closure highlights the importance of districts closely monitoring weather conditions and making safety-first decisions, even if it means disrupting the normal school schedule.