As winter approaches, the Montgomery County School District wants to inform our parents and staff about what takes place when winter weather does arrive. The Montgomery County School District watches the weather very closely in winter. On nights when the weather is forecasted to cause any issues that might impact the safety of our students arriving at school, we are assessing the situation by 4:30 a.m. If we can determine school closings the night before, we will let you know about it when the decision is made.
Snow or Ice Events
Closing or releasing school early due to weather is a decision that is not made lightly. There are many implications, so the district works to ensure we are making the best decision possible based on the information we have. The start of school may be closed if conditions are considered to be dangerous. Here is how we make the decision:
• We review the predicted weather patterns through various weather websites and news outlets.
• We review information from the National Weather Service.
• We look closely at the timing of the snow/ice, how much is predicted, how it will impact getting students to/from school, and what type of wind conditions may occur.
• We work closely with our bus service when making this decision. The district Superintendent and bus service owner drive roads in our district to review their conditions.
• We are constantly conversing with other superintendents in neighboring school districts to compare reports.
How You'll Be Notified.
• We will also post the closing on our District’s Facebook page
• We will use our electronic messaging system (Apptegy/Thrillshare) to call families about the change in the school schedule. This may also come as a text message.
• Local media (T.V. and Radio Stations) will also be contacted
