
These West Michigan Schools Have The Most Snow Days
Students across the West Side of Michigan have been enjoying several snow days in a row because of the bone chilling temps and accumulating lake effect snow.
Several of my friends who teach at schools along the lake shore have enjoyed the extra days off, while friends that have little ones have been scrambling to find day care and make alternative plans.
The kids as far as I know are loving it.
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So with so many snow days which school district has taken the most?
How Many Snow Days Do Michigan Schools Get?
Michigan schools typically receive up to six "forgiven" snow days each academic year.
These days are designated for closures due to snow, ice, and other severe weather conditions.
If a school district exhausts these six days, they can request an additional three days through a waiver from the Michigan Department of Education.
If districts exceed a total of nine snow days, they may be required to extend the school year or add extra hours to existing school days to meet the state-mandated requirement of 180 instructional days and 1,098 hours of education.
What Does It Take To Declare A Snow Day In Michigan?
In Michigan, the decision to declare a snow day involves a careful assessment of various factors that prioritize student safety and logistical considerations.
Temperature and Wind Chill: Many districts have specific thresholds for wind chill, often around -15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, where schools may close to prevent frostbite risks for students waiting for buses.
Snow Accumulation: While snow accumulation can be a factor, in Michigan, the decision often hinges more on temperature and wind chill than on the amount of snow itself.
Road Conditions: Superintendents assess the safety of road conditions for buses and staff. This includes monitoring local reports and conducting assessments of driving conditions in their districts
These West Michigan Schools Have The Most Snow Days
When it comes to who gets the most snow days in West Michigan these are the top schools according to Wood TV as of January 22nd, 2025.
Four Snow Days
- Allegan Public
- Battle Creek Public
- Byron Center Public
- Caledonia Community
- Cedar Springs Public
- Comstock Park Public
- Forest Hills Public
- Godfrey-Lee Public
- Grand Haven Area Public
- Greenville Public
- Holland Public
- Jenison Public
- Kenowa Hills Public
- Kentwood Public
- Lowell Area
- Mona Shores Public
- Muskegon Public
- Newaygo Public
- Plainwell Community
- Ravenna Public
- Reeths-Puffer
- Rockford Public
- Saugatuck Public
- Sparta Area
- Thornapple-Kellogg
- Three Rivers
- Many more
Five Snow Days
- Allendale Public
- Belding Area
- Central Montcalm Public
- Climax-Scotts Community
- Comstock Public
- Coopersville Area Public
- Fennville Public
- Fremont Public
- Fruitport Community
- Galesburg-Augusta Community
- Gobles Public
- Grand Rapids Public
- Grandville Public
- Grant Public
- Hamilton Community
- Hastings Area
- Hudsonville Public
- Ionia Public
- Kalamazoo Public
- Kelloggsville Public
- Northview Public
- Portage Public
- Saranac Community
- Schoolcraft Community
- Vicksburg Community

Six Snow Days
- Hartford Public
- Hopkins Public
- Lawrence Public
- Shelby Public
- Spring Lake Public
- White Cloud Public
- Wyoming Public
Seven Snow Days
- Bangor Public
- Covert Public
- Hesperia Community
- Hart Public
- Pentwater Public
- South Haven Public
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