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LIST: Mississippi school closures for January 21-22

By Kaitlin Howell Jan 19, 2025 | 3:30 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Due to the anticipated winter weather on January 21-22, some schools in Mississippi will be closed.

Central Mississippi Closures

  • Adams County Christian School – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Alcorn State University – Virtual on Jan. 21
    • On Jan. 22, the university will have a delayed start at 1:00 p.m.
  • Ambition Preparatory Charter School – Closed Jan. 21
  • Belhaven University – Closed Jan. 21
  • Brookhaven Christian Academy – Closed Jan. 21
  • Brookhaven Academy – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Brookhaven School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Canton Public School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Cathedral Catholic School – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Clinton Public School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College – Natchez campus closed Jan. 21
  • East Central Community College – Virtual on Jan. 21
  • The Education Center School – Classes delayed until 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 22
  • Forest Municipal School District – Closed on Jan. 21
  • Hinds Community College – Virtual on Jan. 21
  • Hinds County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Impact Global Prep – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Jackson Prep – Closed Jan. 21
  • Jackson Public School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Jackson State University – Virtual on Jan. 21
  • Lawrence County School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Lincoln County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Madison County School District – Closed Jan. 21 and two-hour delayed start on Jan. 22
  • McComb School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Millsaps College – Closed Jan. 21
  • Mississippi College – Remote operations for Clinton campus and MC Law on Jan. 21
  • Mississippi School of Arts – Closed Jan. 21
  • Natchez-Adams School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • North Pike School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Park Place Christian Academy – Closed Jan. 21
  • Pearl Public School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Rankin County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • The Redeemer’s School – Closed Jan. 21
  • RePublic Schools – Closed Jan. 21
  • Simpson Academy – Closed Jan. 21
  • Simpson County School District – Closed Jan. 21 and delayed start time of 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 22
  • Smith County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • South Pike School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy – Closed Jan. 21
  • Vicksburg Warren School District – Closed Jan. 21

Pine Belt Closures

  • Covington County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • East Jasper County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Forrest County Agricultural High School – Closed Jan. 21
  • Forrest County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Greene County School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Hattiesburg Public School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Jones County School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Lamar County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Laurel School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Marion County School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • Perry County School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Petal School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Richton School District – Closed Jan. 21
  • University of Southern Mississippi – Campuses in Hattiesburg and Gulf Park will be closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • Wayne County School District – Closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
  • William Carey University – Campuses in Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Baton Rouge will be closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22

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This list will be updated if other school districts decide to close.