Alameda Unified School District Cancels Schools for Thursday

Information submitted by the Alameda Unified School District:

Out of an abundance of concern for the safety of students and staff, school district leaders have decided to close all AUSD schools tomorrow.

“This is not an easy decision to make, but we are concerned about the predictions of severe weather, power outages, and possible flooding,” says Interim Superintendent Sean McPhetridge. “The safety of our students and staff is of the highest priority to us, so we want everyone to stay home and off the roads.”

A number of districts in the Bay Area — including San Francisco Unified School District, Oakland Unified School District, and Marin Unified School District — are also closing tomorrow. The National Weather Service has issued a series of advisories for severe weather between Wednesday night and Friday morning.

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The district expects schools to re-open on Friday, December 12 but will contact families and employees if that situation changes. News updates will also be posted on the Alameda Unified School District website.

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