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Closings & Delays

How Decisions are Made

When winter weather or severe conditions impact our area, the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. School closure and delay decisions are made through a careful process that considers multiple factors, including road conditions, weather forecasts, and building safety. Click below to learn more about how these decisions are made and how we work to keep families informed.

WEATHER-RELATED DELAY & CANCELLATION DECISION PROCESS

 


One Hour Delay: 

All Washington Community Schools will have a one-hour delay in starting school. 

  • If conditions worsen during a delay, schools may close. 
  • Buses will run one hour later than normal.
  • Washington JH and Washington HS will begin at 9:00 am.
  • All Elementary Schools will begin at 9:05 am. 

 

Two-Hour Delay:

All Washington Community Schools will have a two-hour delay in starting school. 

  • If conditions worsen during a delay, schools may close. 
  • Buses will run approximately two hours later than usual.
  • Washington JH and Washington HS will begin at 10:00 am.
  • All Elementary Schools will begin at 10:05 am.

Closed:

All Washington Community Schools will be closed.
 

Closed - eLearning Day:

All school buildings will be closed. Students will complete assignments at home online. For more information, please see the eLearning page of our website.

Closed - Remote Instruction

All school buildings will be closed. Students will receive online instruction via Google Meet on a modified schedule. For more information, please see the eLearning page of our website.

Announcing School Closings & Delays

ParentSquare
We will send out automated emails, text messages, push notifications, and phone calls to all parents and staff via ParentSquare. Please update your contact information in Skyward and at your child's school.

Local Media
We will contact local media, such as the Washington Times-Herald, WAMW, WTHITV, WTWO

Website
We will post on the district website

Social Media
Like and follow our Facebook page, Twitter account, and Instagram to receive the latest updates.