JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Due to the possibility of severe weather on Tuesday, March 22, some schools will release students early or will be closed. Some businesses have also announced closures.

Central Mississippi:

  • ADHIAMBO School – Dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
  • Alcorn State University – Dismissed on March 22
  • Ambition Preparatory Charter School – Classes will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
  • Attala County School District – All schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
  • Belhaven University – Dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
  • Canton Public Schools – Dismiss at 11:00 a.m.
  • Clinton Public School District – Schools will dismiss early on March 22
    • 11:00 a.m. Clinton Park, Northside, Eastside
    • 11:45 a.m. – Lovett, Clinton Junior High School
    • 12:30 p.m. – Sumner Hill, Clinton High School
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College – All Co-Lin campuses are closed and classes are canceled for March 22
  • East Central Community College – Classes will switch to virtual learning and all offices will close beginning at 12:00 p.m. on March 22
  • Education Center School – Dismiss at 11:00 a.m.
  • Hinds Community College – Campuses will dismiss in-person classes beginning at 11:00 a.m. All afternoon and evening classes will be virtual beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing throughout the evening. Employees will also work virtually beginning at 11 a.m. on March 22
  • Hinds County School District – Bolton-Edwards Elementary, Carver Middle School, Raymond Elementary School, Utica Elementary/Middle School, Gary Road Elementary, and Gary Road Intermediate will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. Terry High School, Raymond High School, Byram Middle School, and ReStart Center students will be virtual on March 22
  • Holmes Community College – Classes that begin after 12:30 p.m. have been cancelled.
  • Holmes County Consolidated School District – Dismiss at 11:00 a.m.
  • Jackson Prep – Dismiss students at 12:20 p.m. on March 22
  • Jackson Public School District- Schools will shift to virtual learning on March 22
  • Jackson State University – Classes will be held virtually and non-essential personnel will be dismissed at 11 a.m. on March 22
  • Jamboree Child Development Center will be closed on March 22
  • Kosciusko School District – Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Junior High and High School will dismiss at 11:50 a.m.
  • Lawrence County School District – Schools will have virtual learning on March 22
  • Leake County School District – Closed on March 22
  • Lincoln County School District – Closed on March 22
  • Madison County School District – Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m., and middle and high schools will dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
  • McComb School District – Closed on March 22
  • Midtown Public Charter School – Closed on March 22
  • Mississippi State University – Starkville campus will transition to remote learning and telework beginning at 12:30 p.m. on March 22. Afternoon and evening classes will continue online.
  • Natchez-Adams School District – Intersession has been canceled for March 22. Intersession will resume Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with a revised schedule. Classes will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m.
  • Park Place Christian Academy – Closed on March 22
  • Pearl Public School District – Elementary schools (PK-5thgrade) will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. PJHS and PHS will dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
  • RePublic Schools – Reimagine Prep, Smilow Prep, and Smilow Collegiate will be closed on March 22 
  • Smith County School District – All schools will be closed on March 22
  • St. Andrew’s – Foundations will have dismissal from 11:00 until 11:15 AM. ECC will have carpool dismissal from 11:30 – 11:45 AM before lunch. Lower School will have carpool dismissal from 11:45 – 12:00 PM before lunch. Middle School will dismiss at 12:00 PM. Students will meet with all academic classes today before dismissing, lunch will not be served. Upper School will dismiss at 12:10 pm, lunch will not be served. All athletics and after school activities are canceled.
  • The Education Center – Jackson, will close March 22 at 11:00 am
  • The Redeemer’s School of Jackson – Closed on March 22
  • Vicksburg Warren School District – Early dismissal on March 22
    • Elementary: 11 a.m.
    • Junior High: 12 p.m.
    • High School: 12:15 p.m.
  • Wilkinson County School District – Schools will have virtual learning on March 22

Pine Belt:

  • Covington County School District – All schools will be closed on March 22
  • George County School District – High School and Middle School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:15 p.m.
  • Greene County School District – Schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on March 22
  • Jefferson Davis County School District – Schools will have virtual learning on March 22
  • Jones County School District – All schools will be closed on March 22
  • Laurel School District – All schools will be closed on March 22
  • Petal School District – Closed on March 22
  • University of Southern Mississippi – All USM campuses and locations in Hattiesburg and on the Gulf Coast will be closed on March 22
  • William Carey University – Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses will close at noon on March 22

Business Closures:

  • Covington County Hospital – All clinics will close at 12:00 p.m. on March 22
  • A Focused Brain Pediatric Therapy – Will close at 12:00 p.m. on March 22
  • Jackson/Hinds Library System – All JHLS branches and offices will close at noon on March 22
  • Mississippi Department of Human Services county offices
    • Adams
    • Claiborne
    • Jones
  • Petal City Offices – Will close at 12:00 p.m. on March 22

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