School holiday tomorrow, November 15: As the Bihar assembly elections are also over, schools in the state are expected to have regular classes from the 15th of November. This will be applicable to the government and private schools that have regular classes on Saturday only. Some states like Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, and Punjab also had by-poll counting today. Meanwhile, a few cities will still go with online classes, and physical classes will be on hold till Monday due to climatic conditions and Air pollution. Read on for a state-wise update on school holidays.
Will the schools be closed in Bihar tomorrow?
School holiday tomorrow, November 15: A few states will keep schools closed due to the election results, while others will shut them for climate-related reasons. As the counting took place on Friday, most of the schools in Bihar which was related to the counting may close the school tomorrow. The closure will be applied to locations designated as polling stations in the state. However, some regions are closing schools again due to severe air pollution, election duties, and other factors.
Which region/states will close the schools on November 15?
School holiday tomorrow, November 15: Every year, New Delhi and the neighbouring regions face problems with air pollution, and this year is no different. As the second week of November starts, thick smog has covered the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in many areas reached the ‘very poor’ level two days ago. This is considered to be very serious, as it can cause serious breathing and respiratory problems for people.
Grap 3- Will Schools in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Haryana and other parts of UP close schools?
School holiday tomorrow, November 15: Delhi-NCR schools have switched to Hybrid Mode under GRAP-III restrictions, closing the schools from Wednesday. The classes up to 5th standard shifted to a hybrid (both online and offline) mode. Students, as well as their parents, will have the option to choose online mode. Again, this is only applied to those schools that have classes on Saturday. Haryana’s Panchkula will also close schools due to severe AQI. The educational department has issued an order stating that students of classes up to 5th standard can opt for online classes.
Outdoor Activity Suspended
School holiday tomorrow, November 15: Most schools in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad have suspended outdoor activities due to these health risks. Reports also indicate that school assemblies have been cancelled to limit students’ exposure to toxic air, and air purifiers have been installed across school premises. Parents and students are advised to keep track of the school’s official website and WhatsApp group.
What about Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, and Punjab?
School holiday tomorrow, November 15: The counting of all bypolls held in these states also took place on November 14; those schools that were engaged with the counting process will be closed tomorrow. The other schools that have normal classes on Saturday will remain open on November 15.
Check the Official WhatsApp Group for the latest updates
School holiday tomorrow, November 15: For the latest updates about school holidays, it is recommended that parents follow the official school/class WhatsApp group. Schools will be updating and providing real-time information, announcements, and notifications. Also, parents need to ensure that they have joined the respective WhatsApp group in advance for authentic holiday information. During rains, storms and emergencies, most holidays will be announced late at night, and the schools will share the notification through the WhatsApp group. It is a convenient way to stay informed about important news, schedules, and alerts.
