Schools

Change of Plans: Malden Public Schools Closed Thursday

The district has called an audible.

“Based on discussions with city officials and local superintendents school is canceled for Malden Public schools tomorrow, Thursday January 8th. Again there will be no school in Malden Public schools tomorrow. We encourage everyone to take all necessary precaution to remain safe during this extreme cold weather situation.”


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“We have taken all possible precautions for this one day of extreme cold. Parents have the choice to keep students home and the absence will be excused. We will continue to monitor the situation.”

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As of Wednesday afternoon, the Malden Public Schools are planning to open Thursday as usual, despite the expected brutally cold temperatures.

From the Malden superintendent’s office, via the city:

“At this time we are planning on having school tomorrow, January 8, 2015. Due to the very cold weather ahead, please be advised that you should be prepared to dress accordingly and avoid being outside for long periods of time. We will take precautions to ensure students’ needs will be met. North Suburban Transportation has agreed to pick up any child they see walking to school.”

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