Baxter Springs, Kansas
Will Baxter Springs have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Cherokee County averages 7.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 1 inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Baxter Springs can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (620)856-2375.
District facts
| Students | 893 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Teachers | 64 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Cherokee County, KS |
| District office | 1108 Military Ave, Baxter Springs |
| Phone | (620)856-2375 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Columbus Columbus
- Galena Galena
- Riverton Riverton
- Cherokee Cherokee
- Chetopa-St. Paul Chetopa
- Pittsburg Pittsburg
- Oswego Oswego
- Frontenac Public Schools Frontenac
Forecast details: National Weather Service SGF office, point forecast for Baxter Springs. How we calculate the chance.