2016-17 Guide to Emergency Closings & Delayed Openings

December 8, 2016 - In the event of a school closing, early dismissal, or delayed opening, parents will be notified through the following means if possible:

• news media
• e-mail
• automated calls
• the District website
• social media
• Twitter: @ShakerSchools
• Facebook: facebook.com/ForShakerSchools

Because no system is foolproof, it's best to monitor more than one of these communication channels. Remember: If it didn't come from the District, it's not official.

Parents and staff will be notified of a closing or delayed opening the night before if possible, and by 5 a.m. at the latest. Power or internet outages could affect one or more of these systems, so it is best to monitor more than one.

A delayed opening may be used on days when weather or road conditions make it inadvisable to start school at the usual time, but it is possible to open in conditions improve. Delayed opening means a two-hour delay in school starting times and morning bus runs.

Parents should become familiar with the delayed-opening protocol and develop a family plan so that children will be safe at home and en route to school on delayed-opening days. Your family’s plan will vary depending on your family circumstances and the maturity of your children. Download the delayed opening guide below.

To view the delayed opening procedures chart per grade/building, please click here.