Orange Beach Schools Extend Closure Due to Lingering Ice and Snow

OBA Staff • January 23, 2025

Superintendent Wilkes Cites Potential Hazards, Prioritizes Safety of Students and Staff

Orange Beach City Schools - Photo by Shelley Patterson, C-Shelz Photography

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Due to the persistent effects of the recent winter storm, Orange Beach City Schools will remain closed on Friday, January 24, 2025. The school district plans to resume its normal schedule on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Additional details are provided in the superintendent’s statement below.

Dear Parents and Staff:

In light of the ongoing impact of this historic winter storm, Orange Beach City Schools will remain closed on Friday, January 24, 2025. We will resume our regular in-person schedule on Monday, January 27, 2025. Although temperatures may warm and melt much of the ice and snow, there is a possibility that some areas will remain hazardous or refreeze overnight. Therefore, we will proceed with caution to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation during this rare weather event. Your unwavering support has been essential in safeguarding our school community’s well-being. We hope our students have an opportunity to enjoy the snow and look forward to welcoming them back to class very soon.

Thank you for your continued understanding.

William R. Wilkes, Superintendent Orange Beach City Schools

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