Inclement Weather

Is school a go? How will I know?

When winter weather hits, our top priority is the safety of students and staff. Our district’s geography is taken into account when the decision is made. One part of our area may be clear while other areas are struggling with snow or ice.

1. How the decision to close schools is made

To help make the best possible decision, weather forecasts are monitored throughout the process. District staff members drive the roads beginning at 3 a.m. checking schools and routes that are frequently impacted and report road conditions to the superintendent by 5 a.m. A decision and announcement is made as quickly as possible. This process sometimes changes based on weather conditions.

2. Information is shared from the district using these communication channels:

Email, text message and mobile app alert to families
District website notification
Social media messages on Instagram and Facebook

FlashAlert:

flashalert.net/id/LakeStevensSD

This is how our media partners receive our delay/closure information. Families and staff may also subscribe to these alerts.

Enter your email address and click the Subscribe button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your email address and finalize the account.

Optional:

You can also download the FlashAlert Messenger app from the following links:

3. Delay and closure options

Schools start on time (no message will be shared).
Schools start on time with limited bus service or buses on snow routes. Afternoon bus service will also be on snow routes. (See district website for snow routes).
Schools start two hours late (no a.m. preschool, no out-of-district transportation, no morning Sno-Isle bus).
Schools are closed (no after school activities, athletics or facility use).
Options are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

NEW: If a two-hour delay is needed on a Friday, schools will do away with the 85-minute early release and shift to a normal (M-TH) dismissal time.