For Monday, February 23, 2026 - HRCE schools are open, but will dismiss students early. 

This means:

• Bused students will be picked up 2 hours earlier than their regular dismissal time.
• Non-bused students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour.
• After school EXCEL, sports/activities and Halifax Regional Arts programs are cancelled.

Today's decision was based on the following information:

• Forecast calling for snow beginning at 12:00 p.m., intensifying throughout the afternoon.
• Road conditions and visibility are expected to deteriorate due to accumulation and blowing snow. 

Central offices and worksites are open, but will reassess late morning.

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To learn more about how we make the decision, click here.