School Delays/Closures / School Delays/Closures

Our district uses the FlashAlert.net system to inform the community about current delays or closures related to inclement weather conditions. Information is sent directly to local media and to the district's Twitter and Facebook feeds.

Tip: Bookmark the FlashAlert page for direct access in the future, or sign up on the FlashAlert site to receive text or email alerts.

We suggest that you not rely on any single source of information, however. If the weather conditions are questionable, or if for some reason the FlashAlert service is not working, you can try checking the district's Twitter or Facebook feeds, the district's website, or local radio or TV stations: KEZI-TV 9, KVAL-TV 13 or KMTR-TV 16.

When do we know: If snow or ice is predicted, designated staff take to the road between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. to assess travel conditions on the bus routes. They also take radar maps and forecasts into account. The goal is to determine by 6:30 a.m. whether schools will be closed, on delay, or operating as usual.

If you don’t hear any information aboutSpringfield Public Schools, you can assume that the schools areoperating on their normal schedules. However, the decision of whether to send your child to school always rests in your hands. If you do not feel that it is safe to transport your child to school, contact the school to let them know.

After-school activities: If schools are closed on account of weather, all after-school activities are cancelled, including athletic games, practices, and building rentals.

Delayed start: If the weather causes a delayed start, morning kindergartens are canceled.

Snow routes: If conditions warrant it, families who live at certain higher elevations may need to bring their child(ren) to a lower elevation to catch the bus. The district has developed snow routes that may be used if hazardous road conditions exist.