Snow Day Scoreboard: Which Genesee Schools Are Running Out of Snow Days?

We have been dealing with a brutal winter here in Mid-Michigan. From massive temperature swings to tons of snow, even ice has felt like a plague. But as bad as it’s been here, there are many locations to our north, including the Upper Peninsula, where it has been even worse, as hard as that may be to believe.

What Are Michigan's Statewide Education Requirements?

In the state of Michigan, the law requires that all school districts must offer no less than 1,098 hours of instructional time, according to a representative from the Genesee Intermediate School District.

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There is a provision for a total of six snow days, or emergency non-schooling days, per school year, with an opportunity for districts to seek a waiver for an additional three days.

What Counts as an Emergency School Closure in Genesee County

That got me wondering how many days schools here in Genesee County have used this school year due to winter weather. During my investigation, I discovered that these excused days off also count toward power outages, HVAC or mechanical issues, and sadly, a church shooting that forever changed Genesee County.

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The day off that Grand Blanc Community Schools and Goodrich Area Schools took following that tragedy is included in their totals.

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While Lake Fenton had a total of six snow days, the high school was off for seven this year, with one day due to a power outage.

Genesee County Snow Day Totals for the 2025-2026 School Year

After spending nearly two hours on the phone calling every school district in Genesee County, here is a report on how many days each district has called a snow day or taken off due to an emergency in the community. We are still waiting for comment from several districts. As of now, here is where things stand.

We are still awaiting responses from several other Genesee County districts reguarding snow day closures. We will continue to update this report as more information becomes available. I would also like to thank all of the school officials from the over 20 districts in Genesee County for their help compiling this list.