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When school is being delayed, dismissed early, or canceled due to fog, snow, ice or other inclement weather, the following are the primary sources of communication to parents and staff:

When school is on a one or two-hour delay, your child’s bus should arrive very close to their normal time plus the delay. For example, if your child gets on the bus at 6:45 am on regular scheduled days, their bus should arrive around 7:45 am on a one-hour day and 8:45 am on a two-hour delay day.

 Please keep in mind the following about early dismissals:

  • Once we dismiss, completing all bus routes takes just over 2 ½ hours.

  • Students will have lunch served on days when schools are dismissed before 11:00 am.

Every effort will be made to make the decision the day before. This is not always possible. No announcement means that school is operating regularly. 

In making the decision, NCS Transportation Department is out as early as 3:00 AM  checking the roads/conditions. There is constant communication with Northampton County Emergency Management Services and Law Enforcement. As a reminder, our school district covers more than 60 square miles. If we cannot safely travel through any part of the county, then schools for the entire county will be affected. The safety of our students and employees will always be the top priority of our school system.

If you do not receive calls, please contact your school to ensure your information is correct in Infinite Campus.