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Delay & Closing Procedures

Delay & Closing Procedures 

What to expect during inclement weather situations.

In the event of inclement weather, the Superintendent will determine if a change to normal operating procedures is required. The Superintendent will make this decision following an evaluation of weather conditions, road and building conditions, and in consultation with the transportation and facilities administrators in order to determine if buses can safely transport students. As a change in normal school operations is timely for staff and students, every effort will be made to arrive at a decision prior to 6:00 a.m.  

This information will be posted via email, phone and text to communicate directly with parents and guardians. The information will also be available online and through local media outlets such as radio stations and regional television stations. The following outlines procedures which may be implemented. School is Closed:

If weather conditions are severe enough that transporting students to or from school is determined to be unsafe, school will be closed for the day.

  •  Morning and afternoon SCOPE will be canceled.
  •  All activities before and after school will be canceled.
  •  Building activities planned for the day at the school building will be canceled or postponed.
  •  If events are to be re-scheduled the school community will be notified.

Two Hour Delay:

A two-hour delay may be implemented in order to provide additional time for the Town to clear roadways and our buildings and grounds staff to clear school property. Weather and road conditions will be monitored closely during the delay to determine if a full day closure may be required.

Two Hour Delay:
A two-hour delay may be implemented in order to provide additional time for the Town to clear roadways and our buildings and grounds staff to clear school property. Weather and road conditions will be monitored closely during the delay to determine if a full day closure may be required.
  • Morning SCOPE will be canceled. Afternoon SCOPE will continue as scheduled. Before school
    activities will be canceled.
  •  Buses will operate on a 2 hour delay in the morning only.  
  •  Bus pick-up time will be approximately 2 hours after the normally scheduled pick-up time.
  •  Afternoon buses will operate as usual.
  •  Afternoon and evening activities will continue as planned unless otherwise indicated.

Cancellation of After School Activities:

After school activities may be canceled in the event of inclement weather occurring late in the day. School-day hours will not be affected. SCOPE will operate after school hours. However, parents and guardians will be asked to pick up their children as soon as feasible. The District uses email, phone and text to communicate directly with parents and guardians, and also makes the information available online and through local media outlets such as radio stations. The school community will be notified of these cancellations via the district website and robo calls.

  • Afternoon SCOPE will operate as scheduled.
  •  All afternoon and evening activities will be canceled unless otherwise noted.
  •  If necessary, you will receive a separate communication regarding rescheduling of events and/or activities.
  •  There will be no late buses.