Emergency School Closing 

Our district staff understands the decision to open or close school in bad weather (or other emergency) has a big effect on families.  We also understand our students are better served both academically and socially by being in school.  As always, our top priority is the safety of our students.

How do we make our decision? Please understand the decision to close or delay the opening of school in bad weather is based on a careful analysis of all relevant factors, such as:

• Information on road conditions. Careful consideration is given to the most dangerous roads in the district. Even if your road looks clear, travel elsewhere in the district may be dangerous.

• Amount of snow/ice accumulated

• Whether precipitation is continuing

• Building conditions (i.e. heat/electricity)

• Parking lot conditions

• Temperature and wind chill

• Weather predictions - we prefer not making our decision based on weather predictions which are not always accurate.  However, sometimes this is unavoidable

• Collaboration with other districts. 

Who makes the decision?  The Chief School Administrator is responsible for the final decision based on the above factors. 

When is the decision made? The decision to close school is normally made by 5:00 a.m.

Places to hear or see closing announcements:

Blackboard Connect (All Call): The Blackboard Connect messaging system will contact parents/guardians via telephone call, text message and/or email.  PLEASE BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS KEPT UP TO DATE!

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