Purvis, Mississippi
Will LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Lamar County averages 0.4 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 50.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.
Where to check for an official closing
Only LAMAR COUNTY 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 (601)794-1030.
District facts
| Students | 10,276 |
| Schools | 17 |
| Teachers | 806 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Lamar County, MS |
| District office | 424 Martin Luther King Drive Po Box 609, Purvis |
| Phone | (601)794-1030 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
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