These Wisconsin Rapids schools have announced closures for April 2

The following Wisconsin Rapids-area school districts have announced closures or other changes for Thursday, April 2 due to a predicted ice storm.

As another winter storm threatens to bring significant icing across central Wisconsin Thursday, April 2, many local school districts have canceled classes or adjusted to virtual learning.

The National Weather Service has also issued an Ice Storm Warning from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday for Wood, Portage and Waupaca counties, including Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Plover, Stevens Point and Waupaca.

The storm could bring total ice accumulations between one-quarter and one-half inch of ice and winds gusting as high as 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Power outages and tree damage are likely with the storm due to the ice.

Travel also could be hazardous due to the icy roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. The National Weather Service “strongly discourages” people from traveling during the warning. For the latest road conditions, call 511.

Wisconsin Rapids-area school district closures

The following Wisconsin Rapids-area school districts have announced closures or other changes for Thursday, April 2.

• Assumption Catholic Schools: Assumption Catholic Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 2, according to the district’s Facebook page. Students in grades 7-12 should refer to the email and instructions they received regarding remote learning day expectations.
• Nekoosa School District: The Nekoosa School District has canceled classes for Thursday, April 2, according to an email from the district.
• School District of Pittsville: The School District of Pittsville will have a virtual learning day on Thursday, April 2, according to the district’s Facebook page. The Pittsville Child Care Center also will be closed April 2. Students and staff already are scheduled to be off for Good Friday on April 3, so they will return on Monday, April 6.
• Port Edwards School District: The Port Edwards School District will have a virtual learning on Thursday, April 2, according to the district’s Facebook page. The Student Council’s Red Carpet Semi-Formal Dance for middle-schoolers has been postponed to 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10.
• Tri-County Area School District: The Tri-County Area School District will have a virtual learning day on Thursday, April 2, according to the district’s Facebook page. Staff and students will participate in virtual education as planned by their building administration. There will be no after-school activities on April 2.
• Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools: Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools will have a remote learning day for all students on Thursday, April 2. All elementary and middle school activities are canceled. The status of after-school activities will be determined by mid- to late-morning on April 2, depending on road conditions.

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