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Snow Days & Late Starts

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Be Prepared!

The time to begin planning for inclement weather events is now as winter storms begin to strike. Please take time in advance of winter weather events to determine your individual plan for your children when schools are closed or begin late. The following information outlines how Ladue Schools makes decisions and communications regarding school closings and late starts.

Alert/Communication Methods

The following types of communication are used to alert parents and staff of school closings and late starts.

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Late Start School Times And Announcments

There are times when roads in the early morning hours are too dangerous for schools to start at the usual time, but are anticipated to clear at a later point. This year, the district will be considering “late starts” for these days so students do not miss an entire day of school.

A Late Start decision means all district schools will begin one hour and fifteen minutes later than usual, as follows:

High School: 8:55 a.m.
Middle School: 9:20 a.m.
Elementary Schools: 10 a.m.

Late Starts will be announced through the same communication methods as noted above. Please Note: Television and radio stations may only provide the option for the announcement to say “Delayed Start” or “Opening XX Minutes Late.” Please make note of the exact times noted above.

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Late Start Time For Before & After School Kare

Before and After School Kare (BASK) will open at 8 a.m. on Late Start Days.

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Late Start Bus Schedule Times

Bus schedules will run one hour and fifteen minutes late. Calculate what this means for your child. As always, buses can run slightly early or late and it’s a good idea to have your students at their stop five minutes before the scheduled pick up time.

View Additional Information Regarding Bus Routes

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School Closings And Late Start Decisions

  • Every attempt is made to make decisions prior to 5:30 a.m.
  • All Blackboard Connect calls are delivered within 20-25 minutes of the decision. There is no practical way to change call delivery times to suit the preferences of individual schools, families or people.
  • It is important for the district to have accurate primary contact information for all families. Please make sure you have chosen the number you would like to have called in the case of school closings as your primary number. You can check or change this information through your student’s school building office.
  • It is not possible to remove contact information from the school closing call list without removing the contact information from the calling system entirely. The district highly recommends against removing an entire family from the calling system. Emergencies of all types can occur and may require the district to get in touch with groups of parents and guardians very quickly.
  • The district’s primary concern is keeping students safe and the severity of winter storms can be very unpredictable. As a result, decisions must be made with all students in mind. While your driveway, street or neighborhood may be fine, other roads in the district may pose problems for pedestrians, cars and/or buses.

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