01/26/2026
Due to schools delaying, we will not be opening until 8:00 A.M tomorrow morning. Breakfast will be served.
Dothan City Schools Announce Two-Hour Delay Due To Extreme Cold
DOTHAN - Dothan City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, January 27, due to forecasted extreme cold weather expected across the area.
School officials said all schools will begin two hours later than their normal start times as a precaution to protect students, staff and bus drivers during dangerously cold morning conditions.
Under the delayed schedule, the following start times will apply:
Dothan City Early Education Center – 9:45 a.m.
Head Start Center – 9:45 a.m.
All elementary schools – 9:40 a.m.
Dothan City Virtual School – 10:00 a.m.
Dothan 6th Grade Center – 10:30 a.m.
Dothan Preparatory Academy – 10:30 a.m.
Carver 9th Grade Academy – 10:00 a.m.
Dothan High School – 10:15 a.m.
Dothan Tech – 10:15 a.m.
PASS Academy – 10:15 a.m.
School buses will run their normal routes but will also operate on a two-hour delay.
District officials said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure safety during extremely cold conditions.
The Dothan City Schools Central Office will open at its regular time and operate under normal business hours.
Due to the delayed start, Child Nutrition Programs will not serve breakfast on Tuesday. Lunch will be served as scheduled.
Families are encouraged to plan accordingly and take steps to stay warm as temperatures remain low. School officials thanked parents and staff for their understanding as the district prioritizes safety across the Dothan City Schools community.
