School Cancellations

Safety is Our Priority

The safety and security of our students and staff are always our top priority when making decisions regarding inclement weather.

How We Communicate Closures 

When school is canceled, we will notify families via phone call and text message in addition to the following platforms and media outlets: 

• Mass Communication Platform: ParentSquare
• Social Media: Our official Facebook and Instagram accounts
• Television: KY3 and KOLR10
• Radio: KTTR/KZNN (105.3 FM)

If no announcement is made, school will be in session as regularly scheduled. If school is already in session and must dismiss early, we will use these same communication channels to notify families as soon as a decision is made.

Ensure Timely Alerts

To ensure timely alerts, please verify that your contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus. You may also call your child’s office to verify contact information.

Snow Day: Making the Decision 

Determining whether to cancel school due to weather is one of the most challenging decisions a superintendent makes. While it ultimately comes down to an informed, subjective judgment call, that decision is guided by a thorough evaluation process whenever inclement weather threatens our area.

Factors we consider prior to closing school:

• Road conditions (both main highways/roads and secondary/rural roads)
• Bus stop safety and turnaround conditions
• Potential for bus delays, breakdowns, or accidents
• Temperatures and wind chill
• Weather forecasts and the timing of precipitation
• Condition of school buildings, walkways, and parking lots for safe arrival and dismissal

Agencies and staff we consult:

• Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
• Area road departments
• National Weather Service
• Local meteorologists
• District transportation staff
• District custodial and maintenance staff

Because road conditions can vary greatly across our district, we recognize that you know your immediate neighborhood best. If you ever feel it is unsafe for your child to attend school, we respect your decision to keep them home—simply contact your child’s attendance office to report the absence.