INCLEMENT WEATHER COMMUNICATION

We want to remind staff, parents and students of our communication procedures during inclement weather conditions.

The decision to close schools is based on how snow, ice or cold will affect students, staff and parents during travel to and from school.   School cancellations will be made up at the end of the school year.  Typically a wind chill of negative 25 will start the conversation about possibly closing schools.  When possible, decisions to close school will be made as early as possible.   In all these situations, you can expect the following communication from the district:

• A district official will utilize our mass notification system, Blackboard Mass Notification, to call and email parents and staff regarding any change to the school schedule. Please make sure that your emergency contact information on file with the district is current.  Phone calls will be sent from 779-771-5800 and emails will be sent from communications@harlem122.org.

• Emergency information will also be distributed via:
  HSD 122 Website: www.harlem122.org
  HSD 122 on Twitter: @HSD122
  HSD 122 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarlemDistrict122/
  HSD 122 Mobile App: Google Play and App Store
  Local radio and television stations

Late Start Information

In the event of a late start due to inclement weather, all schools will start 2 hours after their normal start time and will end at their normally scheduled dismissal time.  Late starts will never be greater or less than two hours.  The morning Pre-K program and the YMCA Kids' Time program will be canceled.  Please see the schedule below for each level.

Elementary Schools - 9:40 to 2:25

Middle School - 10:40 to 3:35 (Students will start in 1st period)

High School - 10:40 to 3:35 (Students will start in either Period 3A or Lunch and will end the day following Period 7 with Periods 1 and 2)

Alternative Sites - Start two hours later than their normally scheduled start time.