When all schools are closed, we use our regular communication tools for school closures and can get the word out quickly – the website, social media, and local television and radio stations. When closures are limited to a single school or a small region, we use our Electronic Communication 'robocall' system to call affected families and notify them about the closure. Why didn't I get a phone call about the closure? A closure may have a negative impact on their efforts.

Many students close to graduation need credit hours and lessons completed to earn a diploma.A closure may affect the critical, high-stakes testing and assessment calendar set by the state.

The district has a limited number of snow days available for use before it is forced to add days to the school calendar.In turn, the workforce across the municipality may be drastically reduced. Many parents must find immediate child care or stay home from work for the day.The superintendent must also weigh the effects a potential closure may have on the community. Safety of students and staff is the number one priority when the decision is made about whether to close schools. Parents and guardians should notify their children’s school of the excused absence. Parents are encouraged to use their judgment to determine what is best for their children. However, schools may also make local decisions about activities at their school, so it's always a good idea to stay tuned for announcements throughout the afternoon. That information is shared through the same communication channels that we make closure announcements. On days when school is in session but conditions deteriorate over the course of the day, a decision about whether to continue after-school activities is usually made around 1 p.m. Will after-school activities be canceled? Students who normally drive to school should consider taking the bus or carpooling until student parking areas are cleared. Skating rinks and cross country ski trail assembly areasįollowing a snowstorm, student parking areas might not be plowed by the start of the school day.Faculty and public parking, including fire hydrants at schools without internal sprinkler systems and primary fire lanes.School parking and driveway areas are cleared with the following priority: Exceptions may occur on days when weather or road conditions change rapidly during the morning hours. The superintendent makes the final decision for a change in normal operations on inclement weather days with public notification by 5:30 a.m.

When is the decision made to close school? Read the district’s Emergency School Closure Procedures for more details. They advise the superintendent, who makes the final decision to delay school starting times or close school. School officials consult several sources to determine weather and road conditions. How is the decision made to close or delay school? Secondary Education (middle and high schools).Preschool and Countdown to Kindergarten.Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.21st Century Community Learning Centers.

Closed due to weather