The heavy snowfall is causing a rare safety precaution for local school boards, with most local closed today (Monday).
HPEDSB NOTICE – All schools with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board in Belleville, Prince Edward County and Quinte West are closed to students and staff today, January 26, 2026, due to the high snow accumulation and poor driving conditions. Students and staff should not go to school.
NOTE – Schools in Centre and North Hastings are still open today, though North Hastings High School is closed today because of heating issues.
Secondary schools will post messages about changes to exam/final culminating activity schedules.
The school closures also affect before- and after-school childcare programs hosted in schools.


