In the event that weather or other reasons require either closing or delaying the opening of school before buses start on their routes, announcements will be made over the following radio/TV stations:

• WRC (TV Channel 4)

• FOX (TV Channel 5)

• WJLA (TV Channel 7)

• WUSA (TV Channel 9)

• WINC (92.5 FM)

• WMRE (1550 AM)

• WMAL (630 AM)

• News Channel 8

• WTOP (1500 AM and 103.5 FM)

In the event of a delayed opening, please stay tuned to the radio/TV station in case some change in the weather causes schools to be closed for the day.

• One-hour delay - all morning programs would operate as usual except that they would start one (1) hour later. The second session will run on the regular schedule.

• Two-hour delay - school opening would be delayed for two (2) hours with specific alternatives to certain programs:

  • Early Childhood - A.M. session will begin two hours late and remain in school for three hours. These students will leave school one hour later than normal.
    The P.M. session will begin one hour late and remain in school for three hours, dismissing at the regular time.

In the event that circumstances necessitate the early closing of school after school is in session, announcements will be broadcast over the same radio/TV stations listed previously.

• One-hour early closing - All bus routes operate as usual except for starting one hour earlier than the normal time.

• Two-hour early closing - All bus routes operate two hours early with the following

Each family should have a plan for emergency school closings. A form has been provided for you to indicate your family's emergency plan. If, for any reason, school is closed early, we will be able to remind your child what he/she is to do. These plans will be kept in the classrooms. Having the schoo call you in case of a closing should not be a part of your plan.