School Delays, Closure, Early Release

Throughout a school year, there may be times when changes must be made to the regular schedule to keep students safe. These adjustments could include a delay, closure, or early release.

School could be canceled or schedules altered if:

• A building is deemed unsafe (ex. gas leak)
• Buses won’t start or run dependably
• Local road conditions in neighborhoods are dangerous or impassable
• Bus riders face dangerous conditions while waiting for the bus

Families always have the choice to keep their children home if they feel conditions are unsafe. Be sure to contact the school to notify them of the child's absence should that happen.

Notification

Should a decision be made that impacts the school day, families receive an automated phone message, email, and text (if opted in) from the district as early as possible. Information is posted on district and school websites and on the district’s social media feed.

Announcements can also be found on any of the local television stations, including WCCO Channel 4, KSTP Channel 5, FOX Channel 9, and KARE 11. 

Snow Days & E-Learning Days

Each year, the district has two official “Snow Days” in which there is no school in-person or online. After that, any weather-related cancellation results in an E-Learning Day.

Planning for an Emergency

Discuss with students what to do in the event that school is dismissed early and no one is home when they arrive.