DC West Community Schools will not be changing our weather related (snow) day procedures this school year. Each year, we build in three days to the calendar for weather related conditions. Our
district calendar includes these days in May. If not all of the days are used in any given year, then the last day of school is moved up accordingly.
All weather related delays and closings will be communicated through email, phone calls, social media, and news station announcements. We understand the inconvenience that weather cancellations and delays can create for families, but we will always prioritize student and staff safety by taking the time to make the best decision possible given the nature of weather and forecasting.
We may delay the start of the school day by two hours instead of calling a full snow day that has to be made up at the end of the year. The two-hour late start provides time for families to avoid rush hour traffic and additional time for streets, sidewalks, and parking lots to be cleared, allowing for safer travel to school. A two-hour late start will most likely be called the evening before and if the late start turns into a full-day closure, an updated message will be communicated to families.
· Start time for a two-hour late start will be 10:00 a.m.
· Buses will run two hours later than usual.
· There will be no morning preschool on a late start day. Afternoon preschool will be
scheduled as normal.
· Breakfast will not be served but school lunch will be served as usual.
· Early morning activities will be canceled.
