Fort Campbell DODEA Schools Remain Closed Due to Ice and Cold

Schools will be closed on January 28th for safety reasons.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 5:31pm

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All DODEA schools on Fort Campbell will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 due to continued icy conditions of roadways, parking lots, and walkways, as well as cold temperatures predicted for the area. This closure includes all regular school operations and all after-school sports and activities.

Why it matters

The safety of students and staff is the top priority for the Fort Campbell school district. Icy conditions and extreme cold can pose serious risks, so the decision was made to keep schools closed for an additional day to allow time for roads and walkways to be cleared and temperatures to rise.

The details

In a message to families and staff, the Fort Campbell school district cited the continued icy conditions of roadways, parking lots, and walkways, as well as the cold temperatures predicted, as the reasons for the January 28th closure. All regular school operations and after-school activities were canceled for the day.

  • The schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026.

The players

Fort Campbell Schools

The school district serving the Fort Campbell military installation, which straddles the border of Tennessee and Kentucky.

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What’s next

The school district will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates to families and staff about when schools will reopen.

The takeaway

Prioritizing the safety of students and staff is critical during extreme winter weather events, even if it means closing schools for an additional day to allow time for conditions to improve.