Inclement Weather Procedures

As you know, the weather in Iowa is not only challenging at times, it is constantly changing. There are some days that make it a challenge to hold classes at the regular time, and sometimes we must close our schools early or late, or close school for the entire day.

Our priorities for decision making in inclement weather are and always will be: 1. Student and staff member safety, and 2. Student achievement. We care very much about our students’ safety and do our best to make appropriate decisions based on these priorities.

Please remember that parents and guardians have the right to make the decision to keep their child home on any day that they feel it is unsafe for their student to be in school because of weather conditions.If you believe the weather provides a sincere reason why you may have to keep your students at home, or take your student home when classes are scheduled to continue, you as a parent or guardian will simply need to contact your child’s school to let them know.

Frequently Asked Questions
How are parents notified of alterations to the school day?
The district uses several methods to notify parents and guardians.

The first is the ParentLink phone messaging system. If there is a late start or school is cancelled a phone message will be sent out between 6-6:15 a.m. If school is dismissed early, a call will be sent to your home as soon as the decision is made. Please make sure the school has your up-to-date contact information.
The District also uses SnowCap, which also alerts all media outlets. You can review the information regarding school announcements by clicking on the “Weather Related School Dismissals” button on the right-hand side of our district web site’s front page. You can also sign up for email alerts through SnowCap.

Please avoid calling the school about delays, cancellations or dismissals. Unless you see an announcement or receive a phone call, assume school is running as usual.

If there is an early dismissal or no school due to weather, will there still be evening activities?
No. If the schools are dismissed early or if school is called off entirely, there will be NO EVENING ACTIVITIES (this includes all practices, performances and intown games). If you have before and after school care, please check your provider about their procedures.