Citing a shortage of staff due to illness, the Moberly Public Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be available for both days at no charge to district students. These meals must be pre-ordered and picked up on Thursday between 1 and 2 pm at the high school. Parents must sign up online by 8 Thursday morning to participate. Extracurricular activities will continue as long as there are enough staff and students able to participate.

The New Franklin School District also announced that schools will be closed Thursday and Friday.