Happy New Year!
When there are adverse weather conditions or an emergency situation, Mt. Pulaski CUSD #23 follows a carefully measured plan. The decision to cancel school is not easy and is taken seriously. If students can be transported to schools safely, we will be in session. Temperature and wind chill are factors in the winter season. There are students who wait outside at a bus stop and there are students who walk to school. If school needs to be canceled, we will let you know as soon as we can. We try to make this decision no later than 6:15 AM. The decision is based on several factors:
Weather forecasts from several sources, including the National Weather Service and N.O.A.A. The website is www.weather.gov.
Outside temperature and wind chill. The wind chill that has been used in the past as a guideline is -20˚ F for canceling school.
The amount of snow and ice accumulated. Reports from road commissioners, Logan County and the district transportation director.
Amount of snow drifting and visibility.
The timing of snow, ice and wind chill.
Conversations with other school superintendents.
Building conditions such as heat and electricity, as well as parking lot and sidewalk conditions.
With regard to extra-curricular activities, if school is not in session, practices & games are typically canceled. However, depending on the reason school is canceled and the timing of the events, it is possible that activities may continue as planned. Contact your coach or sponsor for more information.
eLearning Plan for Snow Days/Inclement Weather
The above link will tell you the plans at each student’s grade level and your children’s teachers will provide specific instructions for the continuation of school work in the case of a weather emergency. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s teacher via email.
Please stay in contact with all media (social, TV, radio and websites) for updates on closings caused by the weather.
Stay safe and be careful!