SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 

SCHOOL CLOSURE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

The School District will consider one of the following options when making decisions regarding school closures during inclement weather situations:

1.    Schools will remain open as usual.  Therefore, no radio announcements will be made.

2.    All schools will be closed for the day.  An appropriate announcement will be relayed to radio stations prior to 6:30 a.m. for broadcast. Parents are urged to listen to local radio stations early in the morning on days when the weather is inclement.

3.    Some schools will be closed.  An appropriate announcement will be relayed to radio stations as outlined above.

4.    Buses are delayed one hour, with all schools in the district opening at their regular time to receive students.  An appropriate announcement will be relayed to radio stations as outlined above.

5.    Schools may be closed early when the weather conditions are anticipated to deteriorate significantly during the day.  Every effort will be made to notify parents, through talk mail, and announcements will be made on radio stations.  If the weather is deteriorating, you may  want to check your home phone for a message, or our District snow line or website. It is important to ensure that alternate arrangements are in place for your child/children if schools are dismissed early.

         Ultimately, parents have the final decision in inclement weather situations.  If you feel that walking/driving conditions in your particular area are hazardous, you maychoose not to send your child/children to school.  Absences on these days will not be a factor in determining a student’s attendance record

        To reach a recorded message regarding school closures or delays, please call the “SNOW” line at 848-SNOW(7669), toll free at  1-888-868-6555 or check the District 6 website at www.district6.nbed.nb.ca

 

Zoë Watson, Superintendent