Feb. 4, 2025 — Redmond, Ore. The Redmond School District closed all schools on Tuesday due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions caused by ice, affecting thousands of students in the area.
The closure impacted Redmond Proficiency Academy and NeighborImpact Redmond Head Start as well, according to local reports. Notifications were sent to families via ParentSquare alerts, as per district policy for inclement weather communications.
Meanwhile, neighboring Bend-La Pine Schools remained open despite the weather, highlighting differing assessments between districts.
SCHOOLS CLOSED: Redmond School District and NeighborImpact Redmond Head Start have cancelled classes today due to the weather and road conditions.
District officials make early morning decisions based on road conditions, weather forecasts, and safety consultations with transportation teams, as outlined on their school closures page. This marks another instance of weather-related disruptions in Central Oregon, following previous ice storms that forced similar measures.
Redmond Proficiency Academy and other programs followed the district’s lead, with updates posted on My Central Oregon.
