School Closure Information

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Winter Weather and Emergency Closures

Decisions to close or delay school are generally made by 6:30 a.m. or, when possible, the night before.

When weather or other emergency situations close schools, families have several options to receive information:

ParentSquare - NCSD will contact families and staff through ParentSquare (email, text, and app notification) in the case of an emergency closure. NCSD may also send automated voice messages through ParentSquare.
Register for FlashAlert, which provides school closure information via text, email, or an app: FlashAlert.
Call the School Closure Hotline: 503-353-6020. The hotline is updated by 6:30 a.m. on days when schools are impacted by weather or other unforeseen events.
Visit NCSD’s website. When schools are closed or delayed, notification will pop up on all district and school webpages announcing closure or delay information.
Follow North Clackamas Schools on Facebook.
- Siga a las Escuelas North Clackamas en Facebook.
- Следите за новостями в Facebook.
Watch: Portland-based television stations KATU 2, KOIN 6, KGW 8 and KPTV 12.
Listen: 1190 KEX AM/101.1 FM KXL/103.3 KKCW FM Radio

More inclement weather information

Two-Hour Delay

Two-Hour Delay:

Schools will open two hours late. Buses will operate as close to two hours behind schedule as road conditions allow.

***If NCSD declares a two-hour late start on a Wednesday, bus service for middle schools will run ONE HOUR behind the regular late-start schedule. For example, if your middle school student's pick-up time on a late-start Wednesday is 9:30 a.m., their pick-up time on a 2-hour-delay late-start Wednesday would be 10:30 a.m. *** THIS ONLY APPLIES TO NCSD MIDDLE SCHOOLS

When there is a two-hour delay:

Daycare services are CANCELED
Elementary schools begin two hours after normal start times (regular 7:45 start moves to 9:45; regular 8:30 start moves to 10:30).
Middle schools will start at 11:30 a.m., including Wednesdays.
Sabin Schellenberg Professional Technical Center classes begin at 12:25 p.m.
High schools start two hours late, starting with the second period of the day. Regular bell schedules for following periods.
Staff members should report two hours later than regularly scheduled.

Early Release

Transportation Considerations

NCSD’s Transportation Department prioritizes safety at all times, and inclement weather conditions can make servicing all school bus routes difficult. During snow/ice conditions, NCSD does not utilize snow routes, which can place students in potentially unsafe situations on unfamiliar streets.

Therefore, if weather conditions make operating our bus route network unfeasible, NCSD will likely close all district schools. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, so there may be situations when conditions allow schools to remain open, but specific stops or routes are rendered inaccessible. In these rare instances, NCSD's Transportation Department will send an automated ParentSquare message to impacted school communities.

School Closure/Delay Considerations

Any decision to close schools or alter the daily schedule due to weather or other circumstances is made with careful consideration of the impacts to students, families, and staff members. Here are some of the factors NCSD balances when making decisions:

The impact on student/staff safety.
Whether there is adequate time to inform families, particularly those of early-starting elementary students.
Hourly forecasted conditions, as bus transportation windows serve several schools over a span of multiple hours. For example, a forecast justifying closing schools at 2:00 p.m. requires some students to begin boarding buses at 11a.m., which requires recalling drivers to report at 9:30 a.m.
Weather conditions districtwide. NCSD has 32 schools across more than 40 square miles, and winter weather conditions can vary across the district.
Road, sidewalk and parking lot conditions districtwide.
Availability of school resources, such as uninterrupted electricity, food deliveries, stable heating, etc.
Advice from municipal authorities

Inclement Weather Definitions

School Closure:

When schools are closed for the day due to an unforeseen emergency, such as weather. The school building will not be used for daycare, evening events, classes, or activities. The term does not apply to days where schools are not in session for pre-planned reasons (holidays, conferences, etc.).

Two-Hour Delay:

Schools will open two hours late. Buses will operate as close to two hours behind schedule as road conditions allow.

When there is a two-hour delay:

Daycare services are CANCELED
Elementary schools begin two hours after normal start times (regular 7:45 start moves to 9:45; regular 8:30 start moves to 10:30).
Middle schools will start at 11:30 a.m., including Wednesdays.
Sabin Schellenberg Professional Technical Center classes begin at 12:25 p.m.
High schools start two hours late, starting with the second period of the day. Regular bell schedules for following periods.
Staff members should report two hours later than regularly scheduled.

Early Release:

When schools must close early, revised transportation schedules are arranged and communicated to families. All activities, including childcare, are canceled.

NCSD Heat Illness Prevention Information

Purpose

The purpose of this plan is to protect North Clackamas School District (NCSD) employees from the hazards of indoor and outdoor hot working environments, and to comply with OAR 437-002-0156. This standard applies whenever an employee performs indoor or outdoor work activities where the heat index equals or exceeds 80°F.

In environments where there is a higher risk for heat illness, such as during a heat wave, greater caution and protective measures will be employed to protect employees. Employees are encouraged to exercise their rights under this plan without fear of retaliation. A copy of this plan will be publicly available on the NCSD website.

Pre-Cooling of Buildings: Custodial staff will use ventilation systems and fans in the early morning to cool spaces before temperatures rise. HVAC staff will night flush 1:00 am to 5:00 am, helping to draw cool air into the buildings.
Outside School Activities: Activities may be relocated, rescheduled, or canceled.
Transportation Services: Ensure buses are well-ventilated. Staff and students will be encouraged to hydrate prior to boarding.

Maintenance and Grounds Services: Prioritize indoor work and reschedule outdoor work for cooler parts of the day.

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