All JSD schools closed Thursday, August 14

The Juneau School District will cancel school for Thursday, August 14, at all JSD locations.

At this time, the National Weather Service flood warning remains in effect for the Mendenhall River until Thursday, August 14, at 8:00 a.m. This includes three JSD schools in the area. Delaying the start of school by one day will also allow Unified Command staff and safety crews to assess damage in the Valley area.

At this time, JSD plans to hold school on Friday, August 15. This will be the first day of school for grades 1-12 is scheduled for Friday, August 15. The first day of Kindergarten will be August 19, as planned.

JSD will continue to monitor the situation closely with Unified Command and will notify families if the situation changes.

Notifications will be sent via automated calls, emails, texts, the JSD App (Apple IOS), and the district website.