Colerain High School Will Close Monday
The Cincinnati-area school will shut down on October 12 to honor the passing of long-serving Dean of Students Jeff Woltz.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Administration
Colerain High School will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, following the death of Dean of Students Jeff Woltz. The Northwest Local School District announced the closure to allow the community to mourn the longtime educator.
Why it matters
The closure provides space for students and staff to process the loss of a fixture in the school community since 2008. The district is facilitating support for those affected by the passing of a leader who also served as an assistant football coach and liaison for students in foster care.
Colerain High School will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. During this time, the Northwest Local School District will offer counseling services for students and staff.
The players
Jeff Woltz
A long-serving Dean of Students at Colerain High School who also taught physical education and health.
Northwest Local School District
The regional Cincinnati-area school authority responsible for managing the school's administrative and support services.
The details
The decision to close the campus follows the death of Jeff Woltz, who had been a part of the Colerain High School faculty since 2008. Beyond his role as Dean of Students, Woltz contributed to the school's culture as a physical education and health teacher, an assistant football coach, and a KISR liaison for students in foster care. The district will provide on-site support for the community during the school closure hours.
Timeline
Colerain High School will remain closed on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Counseling services will be available on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Home Front
This school closure represents a rare, emergency-level departure from the district's standard academic year calendar. Such administrative decisions are typically reserved for significant community events that require an immediate, centralized response for families and staff.
Families with students at Colerain High School should adjust their logistics for the day off on Monday, October 12. Parents should ensure their students are aware of the counseling availability if they need support during this time.
The takeaway
The sudden loss of a long-term school leader impacts the entire student body and requires parents to be prepared for schedule changes. Keep the school district's official communication channels bookmarked to receive updates on reopening and future support schedules.
Further reading
For more on how local schools manage emergency closures, see the Administration section.
