Inclement Weather Procedures
Emergency Bus Routes
Buses may need to adjust where they pick up and drop off students to ensure travel happens only on roads designated as safe in the snow. These are called emergency routes. Please click below for a list of Emergency Bus Routes by school.
Before winter weather starts, be sure to :
- Review emergency bus routes with your student.
- Always be 15 minutes early for pickups.
- Remember not to block bus loading/unloading zones.
- Know that school delays due to inclement weather do not automatically mean emergency routes will be used.
- Check local TV and radio stations and this website for delays.
School Year Inclement Weather Reminders
Delay or Closure Decisions:
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Any decision to modify the school day is done to support the safety of our staff, students, and families.
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Various weather information sources are reviewed before a decision is made. The district’s Transportation Department and neighboring school districts are also consulted.
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To help staff and families plan, the district will make every effort to make a decision about a schedule change to a school day before 8:00 pm the day prior. In some situations, this may not be possible.
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The district may choose to operate on a normal schedule, start late, or close entirely.
A Late Start Allows Us:
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Time to monitor and adjust decisions to changing weather and road conditions;
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Time for the sun to rise so staff, students, and families can walk or drive during daylight hours;
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Additional time for PSD staff to arrive to work; and
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Time for the Transportation Department to further critique snow routes and make necessary adjustments or modifications.
How We Will Communicate a Decision Regarding Delays and/or Closures:
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ParentSquare notifies all staff and parents of a decision by phone, text, and/or email. In most instances, the message will override the digest setting so messages arrive immediately.
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PSD website: psd401.net.
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Local TV (KOMO, KING, KIRO, KCPQ) and radio stations.
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Any updates will be broadcast immediately via the communications methods listed above.
The Peninsula School District has a large geographical size and weather conditions may vary significantly from area to area. This may warrant a closure or late start for the entire district due to conditions impacting only limited areas. Thank you for your understanding.