School Delays & Closings
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School Delay / Closing Procedures
The decision to delay starting times, to cancel school, or to dismiss students early because of weather factors or other emergencies is based solely on the safety and welfare of students. These situations necessarily require the understanding and cooperation of parents.
Parents who are not ordinarily at home at times of morning delays, school cancellations, or early dismissals should make arrangements at the start of the school year for their children to be supervised at home, or for them to report to a pre-arranged, safe place when such an emergency occurs.
Parents who are not ordinarily at home at times of morning delays, school cancellations, or early dismissals should make arrangements at the start of the school year for their children to be supervised at home, or for them to report to a pre-arranged, safe place when such an emergency occurs.
Please do not call the schools. This procedure will always be followed. Additional information or changes during a particular emergency will be broadcast if necessary.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
1. Announcements of school emergencies will be broadcast on local TV stations, the SchoolMessenger automated phone/email system*, the district’s mobile app and website, and social media.
2. On a two-hour delay, starting times at schools and bus pick-up times will be adjusted according to the length of the delay.
3. Early dismissals due to emergency will be ordered only when absolutely necessary
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
1. Announcements of school emergencies will be broadcast on local TV stations, the SchoolMessenger automated phone/email system*, the district’s mobile app and website, and social media.
2. On a two-hour delay, starting times at schools and bus pick-up times will be adjusted according to the length of the delay.
3. Early dismissals due to emergency will be ordered only when absolutely necessary
*Please Note: The success of the SchoolMessenger automated phone system depends on accurate contact information obtained from school records. If your information has changed at any time during the school year, please log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update your information or notify the central registration office at 724-226-2400, ext. 5635 or mbonnett@goldenrams.com.