Baltimore Schools Plagued by Weather-Related Issues

Closures, early dismissals, and virtual learning continue weeks after snowstorm

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Several Baltimore City schools have experienced ongoing disruptions, including early dismissals, closures, and shifts to virtual learning, due to persistent weather-related issues such as burst pipes and power outages more than two weeks after a recent snowstorm.

Why it matters

The weather-related problems at multiple Baltimore schools have caused significant disruptions for students and families, highlighting the challenges schools face in maintaining operations during extreme weather events and the need for better communication and preparation.

The details

According to Baltimore City Public Schools, the following schools have been impacted by the weather-related issues: Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle School, Beechfield Elementary/Middle School, Forest Park High School, Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School, Liberty Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School, Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School, and Baltimore School for the Arts. The school district said the issues have included burst pipes and power outages, leading to early dismissals, school closures, and temporary shifts to virtual learning.

  • More than two weeks after a recent snowstorm

The players

Baltimore City Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Baltimore, Maryland.

James Hill

A parent of a student at Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle School.

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What they’re saying

“They mentioned something about the electricity. I guess the heat wasn't working, or I believe something of that nature.”

— James Hill, Parent (WBAL-TV 11 News)

“City Schools continues to respond to weather-related impacts at several schools, including burst pipes and power outages that have led to early dismissals, school closures, and temporary shifts to virtual learning.”

— Baltimore City Public Schools (WBAL-TV 11 News)

What’s next

The school district said it is communicating regularly with families and staff about the conditions and providing guidance to support safe travel during inclement weather. Parents like James Hill are hoping for earlier communication from the district about school schedule changes.

The takeaway

The persistent weather-related issues impacting multiple Baltimore schools underscore the need for better preparation and communication to minimize disruptions for students and families, especially those who may have limited resources to accommodate sudden school closures or early dismissals.