Genesee County Schools Hit Snow Day Limits

Many districts in the region have already used up their allotted snow days for the school year.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

This winter has been brutal in Mid-Michigan, with schools in Genesee County already close to the state-mandated limit of six snow days. Some districts, like Goodrich Area Schools, have even had to seek waivers to exceed that limit due to the high number of weather-related closures. The article provides a detailed breakdown of the snow day totals for each school district in the county.

Why it matters

Michigan law requires schools to provide a minimum of 1,098 hours of instructional time per year, with up to six snow days allowed. Exceeding that limit can create challenges for districts in meeting state requirements and potentially impact student learning and academic calendars.

The details

The article notes that the snow day totals in Genesee County include not just weather-related closures, but also power outages, HVAC issues, and even a tragic church shooting that impacted the community. Districts like Goodrich Area Schools and Lake Fenton have already used up their allotted snow days and are seeking waivers to exceed the limit.

  • The 2025-2026 school year is the focus of the report.

The players

Genesee Intermediate School District

The representative from this organization provided information on the state's education requirements, including the provision for up to six snow days per school year.

Grand Blanc Community Schools

This district has used 5 snow days so far this school year.

Goodrich Area Schools

This district has used 7 snow days and is seeking a waiver to exceed the 6-day limit.

Lake Fenton

This district has used 6 snow days, with the high school taking an additional day off due to a power outage.

Linden Elementary

This school has used 6 snow days, while the rest of the Linden Eagles district has used 5 days.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“In the state of Michigan, the law requires that all school districts must offer no less than 1,098 hours of instructional time, according to a representative from the Genesee Intermediate School District.”

— Genesee Intermediate School District representative (wcrz.com)

What’s next

The article notes that the author is still waiting for responses from several other Genesee County districts regarding their snow day totals, and that the report will be updated as more information becomes available.

The takeaway

This winter's harsh weather conditions have pushed many Genesee County school districts to the limit of their allotted snow days, highlighting the challenges districts face in meeting state educational requirements while also ensuring student safety during extreme weather events.