Closing, Delayed Opening, and Remote Instruction Guidelines

In case of inclement weather, (or other unforeseen emergencies) the Port Washington School District will exercise good judgment to determine whether schools will transition to remote instruction or a full closure. The information below details the district's approach to school closings, delays, and early dismissals. 

Schools Closed

The first inclement weather day of the year will remain a traditional closure with no remote learning.  No after-school activities will occur on days when schools are closed.  The decision to cancel school will be made no later than 6:00 a.m., at which point families will be notified via Parent Square. 

Delayed Opening (Two-Hour Delay)

If a delayed opening is declared, parents will obtain information from ParentSquare automated calls/text/email. Bus schedules will be adjusted accordingly depending on the delay. All morning programs & services are canceled during delayed openings. Students who use school bus transportation should be at their regular bus stop two hours later than normal.  Students who walk should plan to arrive two hours later than their normal arrival time.  

Students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time at the end of the day. 

Delayed Remote Instruction Opening (Two-Hour Delay)

If we need to implement a second inclement weather day (or more), subsequent days will be designated as Remote Instruction Days as long as the area isn’t experiencing a loss of power. Remote days allow us to preserve the school year calendar as planned in order to meet the minimum number of instructional days required; however, the calendar is always subject to change in case of emergency.

Program / School	Adjusted Start Time
Pre-Kindergarten	10:45 AM
Daly Elementary	10:10 AM
Guggenheim Elementary	10:20 AM
Manorhaven Elementary	10:20 AM
Sousa Elementary	10:45 AM
South Salem Elementary	10:45 AM
Weber Middle School	10:10 AM
Schreiber High School	10:05 AM

Early Dismissal

Dismissal time is determined based on weather and is communicated to families as soon as possible. No after school activities occur on early dismissal days.

ParentSquare Notification

Information relating to emergency school closings will be sent via ParentSquare. Please contact the main office in your child's school with any changes to home, work or cell phone numbers.

Public Announcements

The following stations will carry information about Port Washington school closings and delayed openings: News 12 Long Island.

Right at School

If the school district announces an emergency school closing, Right at School will be CLOSED.

 

If the school district announces an unscheduled emergency early dismissal Right at School may be CANCELLED.

If the school district announces a cancellation of after school activities, Right at School may be CANCELLED.

Right at School will activate a message in their parent portal with information on the status of the program. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to make necessary arrangements in the event Right at School is cancelled.