As winter settles in, RPS 205 is committed to keeping families and staff informed about weather-related school closures.
Here are the ways you'll be notified:
Text and email to all parents/guardians (please make sure your school's main office has your most recent phone number and email address on file)
Text and email to all RPS 205 staff
Email to local media to help us share the news
Social media posts on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
Post on rps205.com
Push notifications on the RPS 205 app
Timing:
The decision to close schools during extreme weather (typically snow, ice, or extreme cold) is made as early as possible, often very early in the morning. The decision is based on the best weather information available and how inclement weather will affect students, staff and parents during travel times.
Temperatures:
There's no official temperature that closes schools. The Superintendent and his leadership team consider several factors, including road conditions. Typically a wind chill of negative 25 will start the conversation about possibly closing schools.
Who Decides:
Canceling school because of inclement weather is the Superintendent's decision to make, and he communicates with his leadership team to make the best decision for our students.
Please remember that the final decision is up to the parent/guardian. If you decide to keep your child/children home because of the weather, please contact your child's main office to inform them of your decision.
E-Learning days will not be used for weather-related emergencies.