After-School Activities Canceled For Storm In Eastern Montco

A storm expected Monday afternoon may include high winds, downpours, and a potential tornado.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:06pm

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Several school districts in eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania have canceled all after-school activities on Monday due to a storm expected to bring high winds, heavy rain, and a potential tornado watch. The Cheltenham School District and Hatboro-Horsham School District have both announced the cancellations, citing safety concerns for students and staff.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a serious threat to student safety, especially for after-school activities that may keep children on school grounds or traveling home later in the day. The decision to cancel activities is a proactive measure to protect the community.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Montgomery County through 7 p.m. on Monday. In response, the Cheltenham School District and Hatboro-Horsham School District have canceled all after-school sports, clubs, events, and outside group activities scheduled for Monday. This includes the closure of the Right at School program. School officials will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates on the status of Tuesday's schedule if needed.

  • The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Montgomery County through 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • All after-school activities in the Cheltenham and Hatboro-Horsham school districts were canceled for Monday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Brian W. Scriven

Superintendent of the Cheltenham School District.

Hatboro-Horsham School District

A school district in eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

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What they’re saying

“Out of an abundance of caution and prioritizing the safety of all our students and staff, the Cheltenham School District is canceling all after-school activities scheduled for Monday.”

— Brian W. Scriven, Superintendent

“Due to the afternoon forecast for heavy winds, rain, and a potential tornado watch (later in the afternoon), all after-school and evening activities and athletics, including outside groups, are canceled for Monday.”

— Hatboro-Horsham School District

What’s next

School officials will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates on the status of Tuesday's schedule if needed.

The takeaway

The decision to cancel after-school activities in eastern Montgomery County highlights the importance of prioritizing student safety during severe weather events. School districts are taking proactive measures to protect their communities, demonstrating their commitment to responsible risk management.