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Spokane Public Schools will be open daily as scheduled, regardless of weather, unless a closure or late start announcement is made. In most cases, closure information will be communicated by 6 a.m. in the following ways:
It is our goal to keep schools open during snowy weather. However, safety is never compromised when reaching a decision about school closures or late starts. Inclement weather may cause school schedules to be adjusted as follows:
- Bus Delays – School operates on the regular schedule with buses running late.
- 2-Hour Delay* – If we experience significant snowfall, we will first consider use of a 2-hour delayed start. Express Childcare will begin at 8 a.m.
- School Closure – If the snowfall is significant enough, we will close schools for all students and staff, and the day will be made up on one of the designated emergency make-up days.
While safety is the primary concern, state law requires the district to be in session 180 days. If the district closes schools, days must be made up at a later time during the school year. For many students, school is the safest place to be during inclement weather. In many cases, both parents and/or guardians work outside the home. Schools provide a warm, supervised environment for the children. However, parents are always encouraged to consider the conditions of their neighborhood and the well-being of their students in deciding whether to keep their student home. Students are excused from school when parents request.
If a 2-hour delay occurs on a Monday, Collaboration is cancelled and the 2-hour delay is based on a Regular Start schedule, unless otherwise indicated.
For student safety, please inform your child they are not able to stay in the park where the swings are after school. ALL students need to walk home after school. If students come back to the park after school, they need parent supervision and permission.
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