Some Area Schools Closed for Rest of Week

Hawkins, Rogersville City schools closed Thursday and Friday due to lingering snow and ice

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Several school districts in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia have announced closures for the rest of the week due to continued snow and ice accumulations. Hawkins County Schools and Rogersville City School will be closed Thursday and Friday, while Scott County (Virginia) Schools are closed on Thursday. Other districts like Sullivan County, Bristol Tennessee Schools, and Washington County (Tennessee) Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday.

Why it matters

The extended school closures disrupt learning for students and create challenges for working parents who need to find childcare. The winter weather has also led to a number of other closures and delays across the region, underscoring the ongoing impact of the severe cold snap.

The details

The school closures are due to lingering snow and ice accumulations, as well as the prediction of additional snowfall on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Kingsport City Schools operated on a delay on Wednesday but had not announced any schedule changes for Thursday as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Johnson City Schools, which received more snow than the Kingsport area, was closed on Wednesday but had not announced any changes for Thursday.

  • On Monday, February 2, the Tri-Cities Airport recorded a record low temperature of -8 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Hawkins County Schools and Rogersville City School will be closed on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6.
  • Scott County (Virginia) Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 5.
  • Sullivan County, Bristol Tennessee Schools, and Washington County (Tennessee) Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5.

The players

Hawkins County Schools

A public school district in Hawkins County, Tennessee that will be closed for the rest of the week.

Rogersville City School

A public school district in Rogersville, Tennessee that will be closed for the rest of the week.

Scott County (Virginia) Schools

A public school district in Scott County, Virginia that will be closed on Thursday.

Sullivan County

A county in Tennessee where some school districts will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday.

Bristol Tennessee Schools

A public school district in Bristol, Tennessee that will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday.

Washington County (Tennessee) Schools

A public school district in Washington County, Tennessee that will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday.

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What they’re saying

“No public schools were open in Tennessee Monday, and only one, on a delay, was open Tuesday.”

— Chris Hampton, Superintendent, Kingsport City Schools (timesnews.net)

What’s next

The Sullivan County Board of Education will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, followed by their regular voting meeting an hour earlier than normal at 5:30 p.m.

The takeaway

The extended school closures across the Tri-Cities region highlight the ongoing disruption caused by the severe winter weather, which has led to record low temperatures and significant snow and ice accumulations. The closures create challenges for students, families, and school districts as they work to minimize learning loss and ensure the safety of the community.