Emergencies such as snow, ice, thawing roads, power outages, and other weather-related problems can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation for students, whether the situation involves a late-morning start or an early dismissal. Early dismissals due to power outages, snow, etc., will occur only if delay in dismissal significantly increases hazards. In the event an early dismissal is required, it is important that you have a plan for your child(ren).
Want the easiest and quickest way to find out if school will be delayed or closed? Try one of the following options after 5:15 AM:
These areas are updated as soon as change information is available. The
Public Schools Emergency Communications System updates local media. Most radio stations, particularly those listed below, and television stations broadcast information regarding operation of Northshore Schools during inclement weather. Since conditions vary from one school district to another, it is very important to listen for mention of Northshore School District #417. Television and radio stations provide school information on a continuing basis beginning around 6 AM if conditions deteriorate.
FM Stations
If Northshore #417 is not mentioned during the newscast, it means the
schools are open, with buses operating as normally as possible. Please do not call schools or radio
stations. "Northshore schools are closed." No classes will be held that day. There will be no before- or after-school activities. A make-up day will be scheduled. "Northshore junior and senior high schools will open 60 minutes late, and elementary schools will open 90 minutes late." Secondary buses should arrive at their stops about 60 minutes later than normal with elementary buses to their stops about 90 minutes later than normal. There will be no Head Start, elementary band/strings, zero-period classes, preschool classes (AM & PM), prekindergarten classes (AM & PM), AM kindergarten or out-of-district programs. All-day and extended-day kindergarten classes will run on the elementary schedule. PM kindergarten will run on its regular schedule. If it is apparent that buses cannot travel the normal routes through your area, even though no announcement has been made, send your children to the limited-route, pick-up site. See Northshore's website, www.nsd.org, for a list of Limited Routes. "Northshore schools will open 60 minutes late, and elementary schools will open 90 minutes late, but buses will operate on Limited Routes." Same as #2, except that buses will operate on major arterials which have been cleared or plowed. Send your children to areas previously designated by the bus drivers for limited pick-up. Drivers instruct students early in the school year about these pick-up locations. See Northshore's website, www.nsd.org, for a list of Limited Routes. "Northshore schools will open on time, but buses will operate on Limited Routes." Buses will operate on major arterials which have been cleared or plowed. Send your children to areas previously designated by the bus drivers for limited pick-up. See Northshore's website, www.nsd.org, for a list of Limited Routes. "Northshore schools will open on time, but there is no bus transportation." Classes are in session, but there will be no bus service. Students must rely on private vehicles. A prolonged freeze followed by a quick thaw has caused the county to close soft roads to heavy vehicles.
Make-Up Days
For 2009-2010, Emergency Make-Up days will be added to the end of the school year. Questions
Call the Transportation Department at (425) 408-7900.
Limited Bus Routes If snow affects normal bus routes, alternate bus stops will be used. Click to see a Alternate Bus Routes . |
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