Inclement Weather Closing

The decision to close schools within our district due to inclement weather is based on the Superintendent’s contacts with PENNDOT and the bus contractors in our three attendance areas.

Full Day

If PENNDOT or two of our three attendance areas express concern with road conditions, all schools will be closed. Inclement weather conditions in individual attendance areas will be deliberated on a situational basis. School closing notices will be announced on multiple media platforms.

Enroute Exceptions

On those days when certain roads or even entire routes are, in the opinion of the driver, too hazardous to attempt, it is the responsibility of the driver to notify the students.

Delayed Starts

On days when it is anticipated that roads will be only temporarily impassable, school starting times will be delayed two hours. Staff will arrive at 10:00 AM. Students will have their first class begin at 10:00 AM.

A decision to discontinue school for the entire day if weather and road conditions do not improve will be made by 8:00 AM when possible. Notification of delayed starts will be on multiple media platforms.

Early Dismissals

District principals and head teachers will be notified of early dismissal times. They will notify school staff, bus contractors, and students. Parents/Guardians will be notified by local radio stations. Busses will be at the school 3 hours earlier than regular dismissal which is approximately 12:00 PM to take students home.

Other Emergencies

All other district emergencies that necessitate school closings will be handled on a district-wide or individual school basis.