In the event of severe weather, schools may be closed for the entire day, begin later, or dismiss early.

When making these decisions, we consult a variety of sources and work with area superintendents to make the most informed decision possible. Despite our best efforts, we know that things change in a matter of minutes. Families must ultimately determine, individually, if they are comfortable sending their child to school in inclement weather.

Click to review: Protocol for Severe Weather

If you have an emergency situation with your child, please contact your child’s school directly. Contact information for individual schools is available under the Schools menu above.

If there is a district-wide emergency situation, please do not telephone your child’s school as the phone lines may be otherwise occupied. Updated information on district-wide events will be communicated to staff and families through direct email and phone notifications, posted on the district’s website, and shared on district social media accounts as time allows.

• Infinite Campus: It is important that contact information is up-to-date so that timely information can be distributed directly to parents, guardians, and staff via phone, email, and text. 
  
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• Social Media: Posts will also be shared on the district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, however the most up-to-date and accurate communication will be sent to families via Infinite Campus.
  
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• Local Media: In addition to direct notifications, the local media outlets listed below will be contacted as time allows. 
  
  • Television: WHO Ch.13; Fox Ch.17; KCCI Ch.8; WOI Ch.5 
  • Radio: Newsradio 1040 WHO; KISS 107.5; The Bus 100.3; Alt 106.3; 1460 KXNO; The Bull 96.9 
  • Other: www.desmoinesregister.com; 13 Now App

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