The Moravia Community School is excited about its future and is making decisions today to remain the "School of Choice" for years to come.
Moravia is a growing district that is taking the proper steps to assure a bright future. Geographically, the district is a long district that runs between Appanoose and Monroe counties and engulfs Lake Rathbun to the west and Lake Sundown to the east. With the development of Sundown Lake and Destination Get Away, the community is feeling good about its future. Several new businesses, shops, restaurants, and a motel have sprung up in the last year. As the largest employer in the community, the Moravia Community School feels it is a key player in the growth of our community.
The Moravia School Board has been proactive in leading the way for new programs and building at the school. I hope you enjoy looking at my Blog and this web site. If you have any questions please feel free to call the school or drop by for a visit.
Brad Breon, Superintendent of Schools
Email Mr. Breon at
brad.breon@moravia.k12.ia.us
The HS Chorus performs. | Mrs. Carr addressing the NHS |
2009 New NHS Members | NHS adviser Mrs. Gheer. |
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Moravia Community School
Emergency School Closure Process
As the winter weather season approaches, Moravia Community Schools has once again evaluated the process it uses to decide when to close schools due to bad weather and how to best alert parents and students about the closure.
The district is aware of the implications of emergency school closures. We realize when schools shut down parents must make alternative plans, bus and food services must be altered, class and test schedules must change, and events must be canceled. We also feel strongly that our students’ education can best be served when they are in class; however, safety is our number one priority. We will always do what is best to safeguard the well-being of our students and staff, but sometimes closing schools is not the obvious choice. The school district covers 160 square miles that covers the width of an entire county There have been times when the weather has changed, road conditions have deteriorated, or a storm has stalled over the area that a last minute decision has been made to close. These late decisions are made to protect our students and staff. There are many factors that are considered.
The images of our bus drivers on slippery roads, of young children standing at frozen bus stops, and teens, or their parents, driving in hazardous conditions is always present when the decision is made to close schools. Once the decision is made, the Moravia Community Schools must disseminated the message quickly to the media, staff, and parents.
You can obtain school closings, late starts, early outs, and cancellations at the following locations:
Moravia Community School Web Site at www.moraviacsd.com
WHO-TV 13 WHO-1040 AM Radio
WOI-TV 5 KCOG-1400 AM
KCCI-TV 8 KIIC-96.7 FM
KTVO-TV 3 KMGO-98.7 FM
*Some stations get the information on faster than others. The best advice is to listen to more than one so our information is not overlooked.
Since parents are the primary protectors, they will need to decide what is best for their children regardless of any decision by the school district. The option to keep children home when weather conditions are extreme is always at the parents' discretion and the school understands and respects the decision. Parents can contact the school and arrange for an excused student absence. All families should make advanced arrangement for their children in case of school closures and for the rare situation when it is necessary to close school because of a power failure or another circumstance. Children should know where to go if a parent will not be home and how to contact parents and guardians. Make sure your parent contact information, including work telephone numbers, are kept up-to-date with the school.
During cold weather you should always make sure your child is dressed appropriately. Bulky coats and boots can be stored in classrooms, or other areas designated by the principal in addition to student lockers so don't be afraid to bundle them up.
Working together we can ensure the safety of the Moravia Community Schools during the hazardous weather season.
