photo by: Kim Callahan/Journal-World

City of Lawrence crews were clearing piles of snow from downtown on Jan. 6, 2024.

Lawrence public schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and activities canceled due to cold weather and the remnants of this weekend’s major winter storm.

District officials announced the closure on Monday afternoon, saying that they were appreciative of all efforts to clear streets and sidewalks leading to the schools, however, district officials believe weather conditions will still be too dangerous to resume classes.

“The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority,” district spokeswoman Julie Boyle said via email. “These extreme weather conditions cause safety risks for travel to school and for outdoor exposure.”

All school activities, including athletic events, are canceled, and all district buildings will be closed for the day. Only district staff with weather-related or time-sensitive responsibilities are required to report to work.

“We understand school closures cause hardships for some members of our community,” Boyle said via email. “It is our plan to return to school as soon as conditions enable us to do so safely.”