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The current winter storm has completely overwhelmed the infrastructure from Forest Meadows up past Arnold and we have deemed it is still not safe to re-open. As a result, we will be closing all VUSD schools on Friday, February 20th. The closure includes Hazel Fischer, Albert Michelson, Avery Middle School and Hawks Hub program. Currently, road conditions are extremely poor from Utica Grade and above, many families and staff are blocked in and homebound due to downed trees, powerlines and unplowed side streets and two of our schools are currently without power. Weather conditions are expected to improve over the weekend and our communities and schools will need these extra days to allow streets to be plowed, power to be restored at schools and our parking lots and sidewalks cleared as well as food restocked so we can re-open on Monday, February 23rd. We understand how impactful this past week has been for our community and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. Please continue to stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school next week. Thank you.

Based on afternoon weather conditions from Forest Meadow up past Arnold, the decision has been made to cancel school for a second day on Wednesday, February 18th. This includes school closures for Hazel Fischer, Albert Michelson and Avery Middle School as well as the Hawks Hub program. Additionally, we are cancelling the Public Board Meeting scheduled at Michelson Elementary tomorrow evening – the meeting will be rescheduled when conditions improve and a notice sent out to everyone. As of 4:30pm this evening, many side streets have not been plowed, trees and power lines are down across roadways and power is out in many areas. With up to 4 to 8 more inches expected overnight we have determined it is not safe to hold school tomorrow. The make up day for this "snow day" will be Monday, May 4th, 2026.
Please stay safe. Take care.