Mass. school districts cancel classes through Friday amid power outages, snow cleanup

"Most of our buildings continue to not have power and we are unsure of the timing of restoration. Additionally, once power is restored, our team will need time to run a series of tests to make sure that our systems are functioning properly - including and especially our phone lines."

"Trying to rush a return to school simply to resume our routine is not in the best interest of our students, staff, or families. Safety and well-being must come first. We know this storm has taken a toll on everyone - physically, emotionally, and logistically."

"Falmouth Public Schools noted four of its seven buildings were still without power as of Wednesday afternoon, with roughly half of its bus routes impacted by impassable roads and downed trees."

Following Monday's blizzard, numerous school districts in Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts have canceled classes through the end of the week. Barnstable Public Schools reported most buildings remain without power, with uncertain restoration timelines. Once power returns, schools must conduct system tests including phone line verification. Road conditions throughout the region remain treacherous, with downed trees and impassable routes affecting student transportation safety. Falmouth Public Schools had four of seven buildings without power and roughly half of bus routes impacted. Mashpee Public Schools similarly reported power outages affecting families and staff. School officials prioritize student and staff safety over resuming normal routines, encouraging communities to focus on recovery and supporting one another during this challenging period.

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