Baltimore Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan 5 2018

BALTIMORE, MD — Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 5, in Baltimore City. The district office will open on time, according to Baltimore City Public Schools.

A wind chill advisory is in effect for Baltimore until noon on Friday, Jan. 5, calling for wind chills of 5 degrees above zero to 10 degrees below zero. Frost bite and hypothermia are concerns, and the National Weather Service advises people to wear a hat and gloves if they must go outside.

Despite schools being closed, students will still be able to receive free meals at three locations in Baltimore City on Friday, Jan. 5.

Breakfast will be available at 8 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at these sites:

• Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School, 1327 Washington Boulevard
• Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School, 1400 West Lexington Street
• George Washington Elementary School, 800 Scott Street

Cold has been a concern in Baltimore City Public Schools, many of which have had issues with heat. Earlier in the week, several schools were closed because of utility issues. A GoFundMe campaign was set up Wednesday to purchase space heaters and outerwear for students, who were sitting in extremely cold conditions in schools. The campaign's goal was to raise $20,000, which would be enough to purchase 600 space heaters. As of Thursday evening, the GoFundMe site showed that $39,455 had been raised.

All schools in Baltimore were closed on Thursday, Jan. 4, due to winter weather, when a snowstorm dumped 10 inches of snow in parts of the Eastern Shore and left approximately 0.5 inch in Charm City, according to preliminary data.

See the official announcement about school being closed on Jan. 5 from Baltimore City Public Schools.

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