Now is a good time to review plans and be prepared this winter for when our school district cancels or delays the start of school due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Consider childcare options for your family as we head deeper into the winter months.
Information about school and inclement weather is communicated in the following ways as soon as a decision is made.
- Sent via text message through our schoolNEWS Alert System. Sign up for text message alerts.
- Posted on the front page of the district’s website.
- Local television stations (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC)
- Social media - Follow @usd_232 on X (Twitter) or on Facebook @USD232official
The district will not announce when schools are open. If no announcement is made, schools are open.
While the process we use is comprehensive, we understand that you may not agree with the district's decision to close school or keep school open. Please know if weather conditions are severe, you have the option of keeping your child at home. In this case, please contact your school's office and your child's absence will be recorded as an excused absence.
Two-hour Delayed Start
In the event of a two-hour delayed start, all school start times will be delayed by two hours.
- High schools would start at 9:50 a.m.
- Middle Schools at 9:55 a.m.
- Exception: Mill Creek Middle School begins at 9:50 a.m.
- Elementary schools at 10:45 a.m.
All morning bus pick-up times will be delayed by two hours. Schools will end their day at the regular time and after-school bus routes will operate on their normal schedule. Breakfast will not be served should a delayed start be used. Read more about a two-hour delayed start.
Again, this is just a reminder to be prepared this winter. Read more about inclement weather procedures.