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Springfield Public Schools Close After Cyber Incident Disrupts Systems

9/8/2026

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Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts closed on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after a cyber incident disrupted essential systems.
Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall announced the closure Monday afternoon around 4 p.m. via the district’s Facebook page.
All district staff were instructed to stay off network systems until further information is known.
The central office remained open Tuesday, though phone lines and other services could be impacted.
After-school activities were canceled for Tuesday.

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Story summary

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts closed on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after a cyber incident disrupted essential systems.
Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall announced the closure Monday afternoon around 4 p.m. via the district’s Facebook page.
All district staff were instructed to stay off network systems until further information is known.
The central office remained open Tuesday, though phone lines and other services could be impacted.
After-school activities were canceled for Tuesday.