School Delays and Closures due to Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year

Although it is still fall, WSD would like to share our Inclement Weather Plan in advance. As we approach the winter months, the likelihood of snow and ice increases. In the event of adverse weather conditions, such as snow or ice, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.

Below are the procedures and expectations for the Wahluke School District regarding inclement weather, school delays, or cancellations. These guidelines are designed to help you understand how weather-related decisions are made and communicated, making the process easier for you.

Inclement Weather Decision Process and Procedure for Students, Staff, and Parents.

REMEMBER

RECUERDA

- Do not rely on the schedule of neighboring districts.
- Always refer to our website and social media accounts for announcements. No News is Good News: If no reports have been made, the school will begin at regularly scheduled times.
- The district does not send students home early because it is snowing.We support parentā€™s or guardianā€™s decision to pick their students up early or not to send their students to school. Absences will be considered excused with a signed note.

IF MESSAGE STATE: 
ā€œWahluke School District will be closed for the day.ā€
- All students: Pre-K through 12th grade will not have classes.
- All activities at school buildings and trips are canceled.
- All after school activities such as after school Elementary Intervention Clubs and Junior High and High School Clubs are canceled.
- All after school sports games and practices will be canceled unless otherwise instructed by coaches.Administrative offices are open.
"Wahluke School Districts will operate two (2) hours late."
- Classes will start two hours after the regular schedule
- No Pre-School and EACAP Classes
- Students will start classes two hours after the regular schedule Breakfast will be served two hours after the regular schedule

- No confiar en el horario de los distritos vecinos.
- Siempre consulte nuestro sitio web y cuentas de redes sociales para anuncios. Sin noticias son buenas noticias: si no se han realizado informes, la escuela comenzarĆ” a las horas programadas regularmente.
- El distrito no envĆ­a a los estudiantes a casa temprano porque estĆ” nevando. Apoyamos la decisiĆ³n de los padres o tutores de recoger a sus estudiantes temprano o no enviar a sus estudiantes a la escuela. Las ausencias se considerarĆ”n justificadas con una nota firmada.

SI MENSAJE ESTADO:
 ā€œEl distrito escolar de Wahluke estarĆ” cerrado por el dĆ­aā€.
- Todos los estudiantes: Pre-K hasta el grado 12 no tendrƔn clases.
- Se cancelan todas las actividades en los edificios escolares y los viajes.
- Todas las actividades despuĆ©s de la escuela, como los clubes de intervenciĆ³n primaria y los clubes de secundaria y preparatoria despuĆ©s de la escuela, estĆ”n cancelados.
- Todos los juegos y prƔcticas deportivas despuƩs de la escuela se cancelarƔn a menos que los entrenadores indiquen lo contrario. Las oficinas administrativas estƔn abiertas.

"Los distritos escolares de Wahluke operarƔn con dos (2) horas de retraso". - Las clases comenzarƔn dos horas despuƩs del horario regular.
- No Preescolar y Clases EACAP
- Los estudiantes comenzarƔn las clases dos horas despuƩs del horario regular. El desayuno se servirƔ dos horas despuƩs del horario regular.

How will you find out if school is delayed or closed, and when?

ParentSquare: Emergency alert via text, email, push notification, and phone call.
Website Announcements: Notifications will be posted on www.wahluke.net
Social Media Posts: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Local TV/Radio Announcements: Tune into local radio stations.