Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:24
Subject: What about Monday?
I think closed again. Too many streets near schools are inaccessible for a high volume of vehicles all at once because the lanes have been narrowed by unplowed ice. I imagine traffic will be very bad on major roads like University, Viers Mill, NH, etc that are adjacent to schools. There would be lines of cars and school buses going back blocks. God forbid anyone has a fender bender or breakdown.
My school specifically needs a cat to come out and turn the single lane into two.
My school specifically needs a cat to come out and turn the single lane into two.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:20
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:2-hour delay would allow everyone to travel to school in full sunlight and would also allow rush hour to be spread out because travel tomorrow is going to be a total gong show. Maybe the people without kids or who aren't doing childcare can get to work and be off the roads by the time it all hits the fan.
This stuff isn't going anywhere for awhile. We're going to need days of sustained temperatures above freezing to make a significant dent in these mounds and that's not happening for awhile. A few hours a day at 33-35 is not going to do it. We're just going to have to accept that it's going to be challenging, be flexible with tardies/absences, and do the best we can.
It will get worse before it gets better. Higher daytime temperatures mean streets and sidewalks will be covered in *real* ice in the morning.
We may be in for multiple delay start days. I’m okay with that as long as my kid gets in their core classes
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:19
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:2-hour delay would allow everyone to travel to school in full sunlight and would also allow rush hour to be spread out because travel tomorrow is going to be a total gong show. Maybe the people without kids or who aren't doing childcare can get to work and be off the roads by the time it all hits the fan.
This stuff isn't going anywhere for awhile. We're going to need days of sustained temperatures above freezing to make a significant dent in these mounds and that's not happening for awhile. A few hours a day at 33-35 is not going to do it. We're just going to have to accept that it's going to be challenging, be flexible with tardies/absences, and do the best we can.
It will get worse before it gets better. Higher daytime temperatures mean streets and sidewalks will be covered in *real* ice in the morning.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:18
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Can someone cut to the chase here and answer the question as of Sunday 2:15 pm?
The general expectation here seems to be sticking with a delay.
They said they will announce by 4pm Sunday today
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:17
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Can someone cut to the chase here and answer the question as of Sunday 2:15 pm?
The general expectation here seems to be sticking with a delay.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:17
Subject: What about Monday?
2-hour delay would allow everyone to travel to school in full sunlight and would also allow rush hour to be spread out because travel tomorrow is going to be a total gong show. Maybe the people without kids or who aren't doing childcare can get to work and be off the roads by the time it all hits the fan.
This stuff isn't going anywhere for awhile. We're going to need days of sustained temperatures above freezing to make a significant dent in these mounds and that's not happening for awhile. A few hours a day at 33-35 is not going to do it. We're just going to have to accept that it's going to be challenging, be flexible with tardies/absences, and do the best we can.
This stuff isn't going anywhere for awhile. We're going to need days of sustained temperatures above freezing to make a significant dent in these mounds and that's not happening for awhile. A few hours a day at 33-35 is not going to do it. We're just going to have to accept that it's going to be challenging, be flexible with tardies/absences, and do the best we can.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:17
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:hAnonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:School will be delayed. Those that do not come to school or are tardy will be considered excused.
I think it’s pretty dangerous. Three lane roads are now two lane roads. Not much movement to turn for the busses. Sidewalks are not clear.
While that's true, I don't understand why you think that makes things "pretty dangerous."
To me, "dangerous" implies a significant risk of non-trivial injuries or death. That's not the situation. The conditions make things inconvenient and, at times, uncomfortable. They're not particularly dangerous.
Because it’s not snow, it’s ice and the temperature is not budging so a two hour delay does not do much to help melt it. There are mounds of ice and no sidewalk and lanes are minimum. Where do you advise children walk? Buses that are driving on the one lane road will not be able to see children walking on the same one lane road. Look at the child that just got killed by the bus with no ice. Extend the school year and make sure the children are safe. In addition, as a teacher myself, they put a county poll out to see if we will be coming in. No point in having the kids come in if we the teachers choose to use our leave instead.
You want to extend the year because you know it will be less work for you. You don’t have to actually teach those days and lots of kids will skip.
Instead of just saying “oh well!” Figure out how to get kids to school.
This is really pathetic thinking of you. People like you (your lack of comprehension (I did not say I was not coming in) and your lack of empathy for others in a different situation than yourself) are the reasons I hate teaching.
Where is your empathy for the kids who have already missed 4 days of school? If you care about their education, why aren't you at least calling for real make-up days instead a repeat of last year?
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:16
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Can someone cut to the chase here and answer the question as of Sunday 2:15 pm?
They said before 4pm… so we’ll know soon
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:15
Subject: What about Monday?
Can someone cut to the chase here and answer the question as of Sunday 2:15 pm?
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:14
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HoCo just announced two hour delay.
This time Montgomery had it worse than most all the surrounding counties. Plus, Howard is much smaller. Can't compare the two.
Frederick was already open on Friday and they got about the same as us.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:13
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:hAnonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:School will be delayed. Those that do not come to school or are tardy will be considered excused.
I think it’s pretty dangerous. Three lane roads are now two lane roads. Not much movement to turn for the busses. Sidewalks are not clear.
While that's true, I don't understand why you think that makes things "pretty dangerous."
To me, "dangerous" implies a significant risk of non-trivial injuries or death. That's not the situation. The conditions make things inconvenient and, at times, uncomfortable. They're not particularly dangerous.
Because it’s not snow, it’s ice and the temperature is not budging so a two hour delay does not do much to help melt it. There are mounds of ice and no sidewalk and lanes are minimum. Where do you advise children walk? Buses that are driving on the one lane road will not be able to see children walking on the same one lane road. Look at the child that just got killed by the bus with no ice. Extend the school year and make sure the children are safe. In addition, as a teacher myself, they put a county poll out to see if we will be coming in. No point in having the kids come in if we the teachers choose to use our leave instead.
You want to extend the year because you know it will be less work for you. You don’t have to actually teach those days and lots of kids will skip.
Instead of just saying “oh well!” Figure out how to get kids to school.
This is really pathetic thinking of you. People like you (your lack of comprehension (I did not say I was not coming in) and your lack of empathy for others in a different situation than yourself) are the reasons I hate teaching.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:11
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HoCo just announced two hour delay.
This time Montgomery had it worse than most all the surrounding counties. Plus, Howard is much smaller. Can't compare the two.
I think, where there's not really any change in the weather forecast, *any* information about area schools is relevant.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:10
Subject: What about Monday?
The problem is everyone feels they are done with the school year after AP exams in HS are done, or after state mandated tests have been administered in ES, MS, and HS in the spring. Can't push back those test dates. If they could, make up this one week or more of missed instruction and make up the testing in June.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:09
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:School will be delayed. Those that do not come to school or are tardy will be considered excused.
I think it’s pretty dangerous. Three lane roads are now two lane roads. Not much movement to turn for the busses. Sidewalks are not clear.
While that's true, I don't understand why you think that makes things "pretty dangerous."
To me, "dangerous" implies a significant risk of non-trivial injuries or death. That's not the situation. The conditions make things inconvenient and, at times, uncomfortable. They're not particularly dangerous.
Because it’s not snow, it’s ice and the temperature is not budging so a two hour delay does not do much to help melt it. There are mounds of ice and no sidewalk and lanes are minimum. Where do you advise children walk? Buses that are driving on the one lane road will not be able to see children walking on the same one lane road. Look at the child that just got killed by the bus with no ice. Extend the school year and make sure the children are safe. In addition, as a teacher myself, they put a county poll out to see if we will be coming in. No point in having the kids come in if we the teachers choose to use our leave instead.
Why do you think the snow needs to melt to open schools? People have been walking on sidewalks all week. Kids out playing. Adults walking dogs or going to work.
Is there zero risk? Of course not. But as you pointed out. there isn't zero risk without snow. Vehicle and pedestrians happen, often at higher and more dangerous speeds, without snow. People slip and fall even without snow. The increased risks here are minimal. The snow is mostly an inconvenience because it will slow people down.
Anonymous
02/01/2026 14:07
Subject: What about Monday?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HoCo just announced two hour delay.
This time Montgomery had it worse than most all the surrounding counties. Plus, Howard is much smaller. Can't compare the two.
Except MCPS often takes cues from its surrounding districts. Most schools are opening. MCPS should too