Snow Day Procedures
Winter can be tough at times. When snow accumulates and Upper Michigan winds begin to blow, Marquette Area Public Schools’ officials share with parents a concern for the safety of their children. Following are a few guidelines to help us work together to assure the safety of students:
- If bad weather forces the closing of school, an announcement will be made on local radio and television stations by 6 AM.
- If schools are open during inclement weather, parents should decide whether or not their children should attend school.
- When extreme weather conditions develop during school hours, it is generally our policy not to dismiss students. Because of the number of working parents in our community, many children do not have adult supervision at home during the day. Children are most often safer inside the school building than on the street.
- On occasion extreme weather conditions may dictate the early closing of school. In the event of an early dismissal, an announcement will be made over local radio stations. Students who walk to school will walk home; those bused to school will be bused home. Parents who wish to have their children picked up within an hour of dismissal time should contact their school principal.
- Parents may pick up their children during the school day if they feel it is necessary to do so.
- School personnel will remain in the building as long as children are present.