When bad weather is in the forecast, the transportation department begins checking the roads. The superintendent makes the decision to either delay the opening of school, close schools early or cancel school. The superintendent will strive to have a decision by 6 a.m. so that local television and radio stations can broadcast the information. In addition, you may call 434-542-5659 for information on school closings.

 

 

Television and Radio Stations

 

On days with delays or closings a notification will be sent by 6:15 am to all parents, students and staff using the Instant Alert Phone Messaging System.  Emergency school closings will be announced on the following television and radio stations:

Television
WSET Channel 13 Lynchburg
WSLS Channel 10 Roanoke
WDBJ Channel 7 Roanoke
WRIC Channel 8 Richmond

Radio

WFLO Am 870 FM 95.7 – Farmville

WSLQ FM 99.1 - Roanoke

WHLF FM 95.3 – South Boston

WYYD FM 107.9 – Roanoke

WVTF FM 89.1 – Lynchburg

WMVE FM 90.1 – Chase City

 

School Delays

If schools are opening one hour late, parents should have their children at the bus stop one hour later than the regular time. If school is delayed for two hours, children should be at the bus stop two hours later than the regular time. A modified breakfast is served on the one hour delay schedule and NO breakfast is served on the two hour delay schedule; however, lunch is served.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Breakfast choices on days when school opens one hour late may not be those listed on the menu for that day.  Preparation time will be the determining factor.  Cereal, possibly with graham crackers instead of toast, will always be offered and there will be a second choice.  Sausage biscuits will not be offered as a third choice at the secondary level.

 

Early School Closings

When schools close early due to inclement weather, all athletic events and after-school activities are cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Parents should make arrangements early in the year for those students that must go to a residence other than their own in the event of early school closings. Please make your child's school aware of these arrangements.