Staples, Minnesota
Will STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Todd County averages 52.9 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 11 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.
Where to check for an official closing
Only STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 (218)894-5400.
District facts
| Students | 931 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 61 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Todd County, MN |
| District office | 905 4Th St Ne, Staples |
| Phone | (218)894-5400 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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