Inclement Weather Reminders for Families and Staff

With winter weather coming soon, we wanted to remind you of the Shaker Heights City School District’s school closing, early dismissal and delayed opening communications and procedures. We also ask that you review our tips on getting to school safely found on our Transportation webpage. 

School Closing and Delayed Opening Procedures

In the event of a school closing or early dismissal, the District will notify families using as many channels as possible, including: 

• Automated calls
• Email
• Text Notifications
• District website (shaker.org)
• District social media channels (Facebook, Instagram)
• News media

As power or internet outages could affect one or more of these systems, we encourage you to monitor more than one of these communication channels. Remember: If it didn't come from the District, it's not official.

Families and staff will be notified of a closing the night before if possible, and by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. 

In rare instances, 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 when conditions improve. Delayed opening means a two-hour delay in school starting times and morning bus runs.