Omaha Public Schools opts for remote learning Tuesday

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – As the metro’s deep-freeze continues, some metro organizations and school districts are making adjustments or closing due to extreme cold.

Below is a list of updates we’ve been asked to pass along:

Omaha Public Schools will have a remote learning day Tuesday. The TAC building will be open, and open houses will be rescheduled.

Westside Community Schools will open two hours late, as will Bennington, Elkhorn, Glenwood, Harlan, Red Oak, Shelby Co. Catholic, Millard and Wahoo.

Papillion-La Vista Community Schools are closed Tuesday.

Creighton Prep will start at 8:35 a.m.

Gretna Public Schools will be closed Tuesday.

Bellevue Public Schools is cancelling Tuesday classes and activities. The Lied Activity Center and Kids Time program will also close.

Metro Transit is making further service adjustments for Monday night and Tuesday. Monday service will end around 6 p.m. As for Tuesday, service will begin around 7 a.m. Some buses may start mid-route and some morning Express Route trips will start before 7 a.m. Service will end around 9 p.m. Tuesday night. MOBY riders with earlier trips have received calls for arrangements.

As a reminder, all routes that are currently on Snow Route Option B will stay there until further notice. All of this may change as conditions warrant — riders are advised to stay connected with Metro’s MyRide app for the latest information.

A handful of districts across southwest Iowa have announced delayed openings for Tuesday as well.

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