Indiana School Closings and Delays Thursday: Latest List After Severe Storms
Indiana school closings and delays for Thursday, August 13, 2026, are affecting families across the state after severe storms caused extensive damage, widespread power outages and unsafe travel conditions.
Parents and students should check their district’s latest announcement before leaving home, as additional closures and delays may be added throughout the morning.
Schools closed Thursday
Delaware Community School Corporation announced that its schools will be closed Thursday.
Earlham College is also closed, although essential employees have been instructed to report to campus.
Northwest Indiana school closures
Numerous Northwest Indiana districts have canceled classes because school buildings remain without electricity or are surrounded by storm debris.
Closures announced for Thursday include Crown Point Community School Corporation, Duneland School Corporation, Gary Community School Corporation, Griffith Public Schools, Valparaiso Community Schools, Portage Township Schools and the School City of East Chicago.
Crown Point, Griffith, Portage Township and East Chicago have announced closures extending through Friday, August 14.
The School Town of Munster postponed the first day of classes for K-12 students until at least Monday, August 17. School activities remain canceled while officials inspect buildings and wait for electricity to be restored.
Storm damage leaves thousands without power
More than 250,000 Indiana homes and businesses remained without electricity early Thursday, with Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties among the areas reporting the largest outages.
The storms brought destructive winds, fallen trees, damaged roofs and downed power lines. Some school districts also reported spoiled food, blocked roads and unsafe conditions around their buildings.
Closings and delays may change
Additional Indiana school closings, two-hour delays and e-learning announcements could be issued as officials assess damage.
Families should continue monitoring messages from their school district because reopening plans may change depending on electricity restoration, road conditions and building safety inspections.
