Indianapolis Schools Announce Closures and Delays for Thursday, January 29

The recent winter storm that struck Central Indiana has caused significant disruptions to school schedules across the region. Indianapolis experienced nearly a foot of snow and frigid temperatures, leading many local schools to announce delays or closures.

Indianapolis Schools Closures and Delays for January 29

As students prepare for another school day on January 29, several districts within Indianapolis have communicated their plans. Below is a detailed overview of the school delays and closures across the area.

Schools with Delays

Many schools have opted for delayed starts to allow time for safe travel. Here’s a list of those implementing delays along with their respective details:

• Cardinal Ritter High School: Two-hour delay
• Cathedral High School: One-hour delay on Thursday and Friday
• Center Grove Community School Corp: Two-hour delay; no morning preschool
• MSD Decatur Township Schools: Two-hour delay
• Franklin Community Schools: Two-hour delay
• Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation: Two-hour delay
• Greenwood Community Schools: Two-hour delay
• Hamilton Southeastern Schools: Two-hour delay
• Herron High School & Herron-Riverside: One-hour delayed start
• Herron Preparatory Academy: Two-hour delay
• Indianapolis Public Schools: Two-hour delay
• New Palestine Community Schools: Two-hour delay
• Noblesville Schools: Two-hour delay
• Oaks Academy: Two-hour delay
• MSD Washington Township Schools: Two-hour delay
• MSD Warren Township Schools: Two-hour delay
• Westfield Washington Schools: Two-hour delay

Schools Maintaining Regular Schedules

Some districts are proceeding with a regular school day despite the weather conditions:

• Carmel Clay Schools: Regular school day planned
• MSD Lawrence Township Schools: Regular school day planned
• Perry Township Schools: Regular school day planned
• MSD Pike Township: Regular school day planned

Schools Without Announcements

A number of schools have not issued any announcements regarding delays or closures:

• Avon Community School Corp
• Beech Grove City Schools
• Bishop Chatard High School
• Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
• Brownsburg Community School Corp
• Guerin Catholic High School
• Heritage Christian School
• International School of Indiana
• Orchard School
• Plainfield Community School Corp
• Scecina Memorial High School
• Speedway Schools
• Zionsville Community Schools

Conclusion

Parents and students should remain attentive to updates from their respective schools as conditions may continue to evolve. The safety of students during these winter challenges remains a top priority for Indianapolis schools.