School Closures, Delays and Emergency Routes FAQ
Q: What would cause a school closure? Q: When schools are closed for the day, what does that mean for before and after-school activities? Q: How often does the Methow Valley close its schools due to adverse weather conditions, power outages, or otherwise? Q: If school is closed, will students be required to make up the day? Q: What would cause a two-hour delayed start? Q: How are programs impacted when operating on a two-hour delayed start? Q: How does a two-hour delayed start to the school day impact the rest of the school day and after-school programs? Q: How does a two-hour delayed start impact the Head Start Preschool program? Q: What is an emergency bus route? Q: What if conditions change or an event takes place during the school day? Will you close schools early? Q: How does the MVSD make decisions about changes to the regular school day? Q: What if the MVSD is operating on-time or on a delayed schedule, but I believe the conditions where I live make it unsafe for me or my student(s) to attend school. What should I do? Q: How will the MVSD communicate these potential changes to the school schedule? Q: When can I expect the district to notify me of the changes?