Early Release and School Closure
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posted 5/2/2024 @ 11:17 am
Parents,
I want to extend my sincere apologies for the decision to open schools today. Please know that the safety and well-being of you, your child, and our employees are always at the forefront of my mind when making these decisions. We try to make the best decisions with the information that we have. Unfortunately, the information we had during our early morning assessment, around 3:30 am, led us to believe that the storms would primarily affect areas to our north and move eastward, not southward, as they ultimately did.
In light of the unexpected turn of events, all tardies will be waived, and absences will be excused for the day. Additionally, we have decided on an early release for all schools to ensure the safety of everyone involved and the increased risk of flooding as we head into the afternoon and evening. Buses for junior high and high school students will depart at 12:30 pm, with elementary school buses following at 1:30 pm. Parents, please feel free to pick up your child as soon as it is safe for you to do so. In the event that you are unable to pick up your child or if you are not home to receive them, please contact your campus so that we can make arrangements. Our bus drivers will not drop off elementary school students at their bus stops without someone there to receive them. In the event that those students are not dropped off, they will be returned to their home campus until parents or guardians can pick them up.
We will have staff on hand at each campus to be there with our students. I want to reassure you that your children are safe with us, and we will stay with them as long as we need to.
Furthermore, all after-school practices, activities, and events are canceled or will be rescheduled as necessary. Considering the ongoing heavy rainfall and the potential runoff from northern areas, we have made the decision to cancel school on Friday, May 3rd. We recognize the continued impact these weather conditions may have on our community.
Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience or concern caused by today's events. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we navigate these challenging circumstances.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeff Burke
Superintendent of Schools