Colville School District Inclement Weather Procedures:
On Mornings where inclement weather occurs, the Superintendent and Transportation Director start driving the roads before 4:00 AM. They reach out to the county and city road departments to discuss the conditions of the roads and decide if they will be safe for travel for a regular school day, or if a 2-hour late start or school closure is necessary.
It is our goal to keep schools open during snowy weather. However, safety is never compromised when reaching a decision about school closures or late starts. Inclement weather may cause school schedules to be adjusted as follows:
2 Hour Delay* When we determine it is necessary, we will first consider the use of a 2-hour delayed start. All transportation and the start of the school day will start 2 hours later.
School Closure When we determine it is necessary, we will close schools for all students and staff, and the day will be made up on a designated emergency make-up day.
The first class of high school zero hour students are on the road before 6:00 am. Thus, you can expect school closure or delay notifications by 5:00 am. The district will also notify the local radio station, television stations, and post it on our district’s website and Facebook page. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Colville School District at 509-684-7850.
While safety is the primary concern, state law requires the district to be in session 180 days. If the district closes schools, days must be made up at the end of the school year. For many students, school is the safest place to be during inclement weather. In many cases, both parents and/or guardians work outside the home. Schools provide a warm, supervised environment for the children. However, parents are always encouraged to consider the conditions of their neighborhood and the well-being of their students in deciding whether to keep their student at home when we don’t close schools. Students are excused from school when parents request by calling their student’s school office.
*On Late Start Days, Developmental Preschool sessions and zero hour classes will be canceled.