Winter Weather Reminders

The decision to close or delay schools in response to snow and hazardous road conditions is made by the Superintendent as early as possible, typically by 5:30 a.m. 

Northshore is a large district that covers over 60 miles. While conditions may seem normal in your neighborhood, it may be unsafe in others. All of this is taken into consideration when a decision is made to cancel, delay, activate snow routes, or keep everything on a normal schedule. Please take the time now to prepare for unexpected weather by checking your student’s snow route using the link below.

If the district does not make an announcement, it means schools are open and buses are operating normally. 

SCHOOL SCHEDULE CHANGE OPTIONS

If there is a change to the schedule, one of the following messages will be announced: 

Closed

• All district schools are closed.
• No after school/evening activities, athletics or band/orchestra.

On Time, Snow Bus Routes

• Buses start at normal time, but are on snow routes.
• School starts at regular time.

2 Hours Late, Normal Bus Routes

• Buses start 2 hours late on normal routes.
• School starts 2 hours late with regular dismissal time.
• No Preschool Programs: Kenmore - Head Start, Sorenson - Ready Start, Woodmoor - Head Start, Ready Start, or Phonology.
• No ATI, Dartmoor, Brocks, or Dolan Academy. 
• No in-district CTE satellite shuttles.
• No out-of-district transportation.
• No zero period classes.
• No before-school activities.
• No after-school activity buses.

2 Hours Late, Snow Bus Routes

• Buses start 2 hours late on snow routes.
• School starts 2 hours late with regular dismissal time.
• No Preschool Programs: Kenmore - Head Start, Sorenson - Ready Start, Woodmoor - Head Start, Ready Start, or Phonology.
• No ATI, Dartmoor, Brocks, or Dolan Academy. 
• No in-district CTE satellite shuttles.
• No out-of-district transportation.
• No zero period classes.
• No before-school activities.
• No after-school activity buses.

SNOW ROUTE INFORMATION

Weather conditions may affect bus routes in the District. If your home is located on a steep hill, it is possible that your bus stop may change during inclement weather. When snow routes are announced it is important to remember the following: 

• Your student’s afternoon drop-off time will remain unchanged.
• If snow routes are used in the morning, they will also be used in the afternoon regardless of weather conditions.
• Dress your student accordingly for cold weather. Further delays may occur due to road conditions and traffic.
• For most Northshore students, their snow stop will be the same as their regular bus stop.

To view your student’s snow route visit the snow route webpage. 

STAYING INFORMED

If weather conditions make a schedule change necessary, Northshore School District will communicate the decision through the following methods and in this order:

• TV and Radio Stations: Checking the local television or radio stations is an effective and efficient way to find out if there is a schedule change.
• Northshore School District social media: 
  • Instagram: @teamnorthshore 
  • Twitter: @Northshore_SD
  • Facebook: Northshore School District
• District and School Websites: We post school schedule updates to the District and school websites as early as possible between 5:30 a.m. and 5:45 a.m.
• Phone calls, emails, and text messages: Families will receive a phone call, email, text message, starting at 5:45 a.m., however other communication channels may be faster.
• Northshore Information Line: You may also call the district’s information line, 425-408-6001, beginning at 6 a.m., Monday through Friday for school closure information. 

MANAGING PHONE CALLS AND COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES 

When there is an emergency school schedule change, the phone number(s) listed as the primary contacts are called. Please confirm your primary phone number in ParentVUE. 

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR DATES

If we need to cancel all schools due to inclement weather, emergency make-up days are already identified. Emergency make-up days include: May 24, June 25, and June 26. Please be aware of the June dates when making vacation and family plans.

For more information please visit the district’s closure and delay webpage.