How Do We Make the Decision to Cancel School?

When bad weather affects the area, we make the decision to open or close schools based on information about road and weather conditions from a variety of sources - our maintenance and transportation staff, city road crews, local law enforcement, the National Weather Service, and local weather coverage.

A number of factors are considered when bad weather is forecasted or experienced:

• Amount and timing of accumulated snow and ice

• Road and local travel conditions throughout the day

• Temperature and wind chill (wind chills below -15ºF during walking and waiting times are given special consideration)

• Impact on bus transportation

• Site conditions (ensuring lots and sidewalks are safe and there is electricity, heat, and water)

Parents have the right to keep their student at home if they believe inclement weather will make for unsafe traveling conditions to/from school. Notify the school office of absence (in advance) and appropriate time will be given to complete make-up assignments. If the student participates in an extra-curricular event, please check with the head coach/sponsor/director about participation in the event.