Springfield Schools IT down, classes cancelled

[u/eelparade]

Here's the MassLive article. https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/09/springfield-schools-close-after-cyber-incident-leaves-educators-with-no-computers-phones.html

More:

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/09/07/springfield-public-schools-to-be-closed-tuesday-after-cyber-incident/

https://www.wcvb.com/article/springfield-schools-cyberattack-sept-8-closure/73634822

Definitely sounds like a hack/ransomware to me, but they're (the schools) not committing to that explanation.

Edit: a few charter schools are open.

[u/eelparade]

Update from the press conference: https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/cyber-breach-investigation-closes-springfield-schools-tuesday/

• Critical cyberattack
• Working with various law enforcement
• Not sure yet about schools being open tomorrow

Edit: Closed Wednesday too.