Weather Related Closing & Delays
One of our primary goals is the safety of our students and staff. When the threat of inclement weather exists, we make every effort to make decisions regarding school closures or delays that are in the best interest of student and staff safety.
Staff monitors the National Weather Service, other local agencies, and are in communication with other neighboring districts. In addition, we begin driving the roads as early as 4:00 a.m. to assess driving conditions when hazardous conditions may exist.
We make every effort to render a decision on closure or delay as early as possible. If it is determined that a school cancellation or delay is necessary, a decision will be made and communicated no later than 6:00 a.m.; and whenever possible, a decision will be made the evening before when weather conditions appear to be a concern.
The decision to cancel or delay school is a complicated one that affects students, staff, and families. We understand that canceling school may cause families hardships related to finding childcare. As such, canceling school is an exception, and we do everything possible to keep schools open.
Campus administrators who can safely reach the campus will be at the school to make sure students are not dropped off in the event a parent does not receive notification of the school closing. For safety and security purposes, parents should never drop off or leave their children unattended.
School does not typically release early due to the threat of weather. However, parents may pick their children up from school if they believe it is in their family’s best interest. If weather conditions were to deteriorate during the day schools could be released as early as 1:00 p.m. Therefore, we recommend you have a plan in place in the event circumstances necessitate an early release of students.