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Emergency School Closings

SCHOOL CLOSING:

In the event of a full day school closing, you will be notified as soon as possible.

PROCEDURES:

  • The District’s automated phone system will be utilized
  • The closing will be posted on the home page of the website
  • News 12 will be notified of the closing

 

EARLY DISMISSAL:

These procedures are designed to evacuate children quickly in an emergency. However, the Chief School Administrator may institute a Stay Where You Are plan when, in his opinion, the safety of the students is better served.

If the decision to evacuate is made after 1:00pm, students may be sent home at their regular dismissal time. This decision will be made based on the nature of the emergency and which procedure will provide the best protection for the students.

Parents of children in grades 6 through 12 are requested to familiarize each child with procedures for entering the house in case of an emergency when no one is home.

PROCEDURES:

  • The District’s automated phone system will be utilized
  • The closing will be posted on the home page of the website
  • News 12 will be notified of the dismissal
  • Students in grades K – 5 will be transported home or to a neighbor’s house (according to their emergency dismissal form)
  • Students in grades 6 – 12 will be transported home where it is expected they will be capable of entering their home should a parent/guardian not be home.

 

Please do not call the District Office or the schools,
as we need to keep the telephone lines free for emergency calls.