Hoosick Falls Schools Closed for Second Day, Shift to Remote Learning

Broken pipes force district to prepare for virtual classes and meal delivery for students

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Hoosick Falls central school district in New York has been closed for the second day in a row due to issues with their heating system caused by broken pipes. Superintendent Patrick Dailey says the district is now preparing for remote learning for the rest of the week and will be delivering meals to students who receive free and reduced-price meals at school.

Why it matters

The closure of the Hoosick Falls school district, which serves over 1,100 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, disrupts in-person learning and creates challenges for families who rely on the district for meals. The pivot to remote learning on short notice also tests the district's ability to quickly adapt and support students and parents.

The details

A staff member reported water pouring from the bathroom ceiling, leading the district to shut down schools as they work to repair the broken heating system pipes. Superintendent Dailey says the district is preparing for remote learning for the rest of the week, and they will be going out into the community to hand-deliver meals to the close to 50% of students who receive free and reduced-price meals at school.

  • The Hoosick Falls central school district has been closed for the second day in a row on February 10, 2026.
  • The district is preparing for remote learning for the remainder of the week.

The players

Patrick Dailey

Superintendent of the Hoosick Falls central school district.

Christopher Chase

A parent with a daughter in the Hoosick Falls middle school.

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What they’re saying

“It's a difficult time when you have to pivot to virtual learning, for anybody, with families at home and children. So, we know how difficult that is and we want to thank the community and the parents for their support.”

— Patrick Dailey, Superintendent (news10.com)

“Most of the stuff they can get is online nowadays. Anything that they need, we can contact the teachers.”

— Christopher Chase, Parent (news10.com)

What’s next

The district will be providing more details and instructions for parents and students later today, as they prepare for remote learning for the rest of the week.

The takeaway

The Hoosick Falls school district's ability to quickly pivot to remote learning and meal delivery for students highlights the importance of having robust contingency plans in place to support students and families when unexpected disruptions occur, especially for districts with a high percentage of students relying on free and reduced-price meals.