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Bluff Elementary School announces closures due to inclement weather

By Utah News Staff · Originally published November 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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Bluff Elementary School announces closures due to inclement weather
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Bluff Elementary School announced school closures due to inclement weather. A decision regarding whether the school will resume operations on Tuesday will be made tomorrow, according to a notice from Principal Monique McDermott.

Key takeaways

  • Bluff Elementary School scheduled closures due to inclement weather.
  • Montezuma Creek schools scheduled to be closed through Tuesday.
  • A decision on whether Bluff Elementary School will resume on Tuesday will be made tomorrow.
  • Monticello schools are scheduled to close tomorrow.

Bluff Elementary School announced school closures due to inclement weather. According to an undated notice from Principal Monique McDermott, a determination regarding whether Bluff Elementary School will resume classes on Tuesday will not occur until tomorrow.

In a notice to parents and guardians, school was scheduled to be closed Monday, November 2, 2026.

Montezuma Creek schools were scheduled to be closed through Tuesday. While SJH and ARL were scheduled to resume, Monticello schools were scheduled to close tomorrow.

Principal Monique McDermott asked parents to inform teachers regarding how their households are doing with the rain and if they are able to stay dry. Photos can be sent to vmcdermott@sjsd.org.

The notice was issued by Principal Monique McDermott.

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