Communication
We aim to communicate with staff, students, and families about changes in normal school operations by 5:45 am. Closures and delays will be communicated using the following systems:
We will send automated emails, voice messages, and text messages.
We will announce closures and delays on our app, webpages, and social media. (Facebook & Instagram)
We will update our snow line which can be reached at 509.242.SNOW.
We will also inform local news organizations. (local media doesn’t always report accurately, please rely on district messaging)
Inclement Weather Procedures
When snow or inclement weather is in the forecast, we plan to monitor weather and road conditions at night and into the early morning hours.
Transportation Director and staff drive roads and bus routes to assess conditions.
Maintenance staff begins snow removal efforts to clear roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks before students and staff arrive and throughout the school day. NOTE: Despite efforts, our schools may still experience icy spots, so please proceed cautiously!
Before deciding, Superintendent Talbott will work with our Transportation Director regarding road and route conditions.
Our goal is to keep schools open when it is safe!
On ice and snow, be a penguin!
Wear footwear with slip-resistant soles and good treads.
Walk like a penguin with arms extended to the side, and feet pointed slightly outward.
Use special care when exiting vehicles; use the vehicle for support and step down with both feet firmly on the ground.
Take short steps and go slowly to maintain a center of gravity.