DENVER – An arctic blast has packed quite a punch for the mountains and the Denver metro area this Wednesday, and the effects of that cold front will still be felt Thursday morning.
So, kids – rejoice, because several school districts across the Denver metro area will be starting late Thursday.
NOTE: This list will be updated throughout the day. To keep up with the latest school closings and delays, head to our School Closings and Delays page.
1. Denver Public School District
All classes at Denver Public Schools have been canceled on Thursday, a DPS spokesperson said late Wednesday night.
2. Cherry Creek School District
Elementary schools will be on a one-hour delay, while middle and high schools across Cherry Creek will be on a 90-minute delay.
3. Littleton Public Schools
All Littleton Public Schools are on a two-hour delay due to current weather conditions.
4. JeffCo Public Schools
All classes and after-school activities at JeffCo Public Schools are cancelled Thursday.
5. Douglas County School District
All schools in Douglas County are delayed by 90 minutes.
6. Westminster Public Schools
The schools in Westminster are delayed by two hours Thursday.
7. Mapleton Public Schools
The Mapleton Publis Schools are delayed by two hours Thursday.
8. Aurora Public Schools
Public schools in Aurora are delayed by one hour.
9. Boulder Valley School District
All schools in BVSD are on a two-hour delayed start Thursday.
To view the full list of closings and delays across Colorado, head to our School Closings and Delays page.
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The Denver Zoo announced Thursday at 6:30 a.m. that it will stay closed today.
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