Cancellations and Delays
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What happens if the weather becomes severe during the school day?
| Delayed opening of school
Weather condition may be such that a delayed opening of one or two hours will be necessary. Notification of a delayed opening will be communicated in the same manner as a school closing. |
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Level |
Regular Opening |
One Hour Delay |
Two Hour Delay |
| Grades K - 8 | 8:20 am | 9:20 am | 10:20 am |
| Grades 9 - 12 | 8:00am | 9:00am | 10:00 am |
What happens if the weather becomes severe during the school day? If possible students will be dismissed after the lunches have been served. Safety will always be our prime consideration. During periods of impending weather emergencies of any kind, please tune to the following media sources for announcements: WSBA- 910 AM radio
WARM - 103 FM radio
WGAL - NBC affiliate
WHTM - ABC affiliate
FOX 43
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How is the public notified? Radio and television are the official sources for notifying students and parents that school is closed due to the weather conditions. The following stations (included but not limited to) will announce "The School District of the City of York or York City Schools" is closed or delayed.
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If possible students will be dismissed after the lunches have been served. Safety will always be our prime consideration. During periods of impending weather emergencies of any kind, please tune to the following media sources for announcements:
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WSBA - 910 AM radio
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WARM - 103 FM radio
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WGAL - NBC affiliate
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WHTM - ABC affiliate
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FOX 43
How is the public notified?
Radio and television are the official sources for notifying students and parents that school is closed due to the weather conditions. The following stations (included but not limited to) will announce "The School District of the City of York or York City Schools" is closed or delayed. In addition, Global Connect phone calls will go out from the district to all parents.
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WSBA 910 AM radio
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WARM 103 FM radio
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WGTY 108 FM radio\
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WGAL Channel 8 TV
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WHTM Channel 27 TV
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FOX Channel 43 TV
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WYCR 98 FM radio
Who is watching the weather?
School administrators maintain a careful watch of the weather during the snow season. Snowfall affects the operation of school and for some students bus transportation. The time of day snow occurs and the weather conditions after a storm are also factors that must be considered.
Where do they get their information?
School district personnel listen to the same weather forecasts you do. Our sources of weather information are radio, television and internet predictions. We also take a first hand look at the sidewalk and road conditions by driving around the district prior to reaching a delay or cancellation notice.
What factors go into making the decision to close schools?
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Weather forecasts from radio and television.
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Assessment of sidewalk conditions.
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Assessment of road and accessibility to district buildings.
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Amount of snow.
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Expected impact of traffic.
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Weather conditions expected after the snow.
Who makes the decision?
The superintendent is responsible for the final decision. The decision is based on the information received from the staff making the recommendation.
When is the decision made?
The decision to close school must be made by 5 a.m. so that radio and television stations can be notified.
What happens to activities?
When schools are closed due to weather conditions, all activities that day or evening will be canceled. These include but are limited to extra curricular activities, parent meetings, GED classes, board meetings, athletic, music and theater practice and events.
Storm Warning!
A severe winter storm could develop unexpectedly during the school day.
If this type of situation should occur, the district will contact local radio and television stations to keep parents apprised of the time when they can expect their children home.
We hope this brief brochure assists you in understanding all that is involved in a school district's attempt to deal with winter storms and provides you with the necessary information to prepare for the snow season.
How can parents be ready?
Parents should be prepared for an early dismissal by having identified a neighbor's house where their child can go if they cannot be at home. The name, address, and telephone number of this person should be on file with the principal of your child's school.