school closing and delays
Definition
A phrase commonly used in announcements, alerts, or listings indicating that schools are either fully closed or starting late, typically due to severe weather, holidays, emergencies, or other disruptions.
Refers to official notifications from educational authorities or media outlets compiling information on affected schools, helping parents and students plan accordingly.
Examples
The local news app buzzed all morning with the school closing and delays, turning my kids' reluctant groans into victory cheers.
In a plot twist worthy of a sitcom, the school closing and delays saved me from explaining why I forgot to sign the permission slip.
While everyone else shoveled driveways, I sipped coffee triumphantly thanks to that glorious school closing and delays update.
The principal's email about school closing and delays arrived just as the snowplow finally cleared our street—talk about dramatic timing.