School Cancellations
We try to keep our schools open as scheduled as much as possible. However, there are times when weather conditions cause us to cancel school for the safety of our students and staff. We do not make that decision lightly because we understand canceling school can create difficulties for families.There are a number of things to consider when determining whether to have school during inclement weather. Some of those include the condition of area roads; school safety issues such as parking lots, sidewalks and roofs; bus fleet condition; and weather forecast for the remainder of the day.
When and how is the decision communicated?
Every effort is made to make a decision by 5:30 a.m. whether to cancel school so that parents can be alerted as soon as possible. The decision to cancel is announced immediately once it is made via Facebook, website, phone calls, text, emails, local news media (KOMU, KRCG, KOLR, KY3, KSPR), and local radio stations (KRMS, KLOZ).
How do I make sure I will receive notifications?
Communication about school cancellations will be sent via email, text, and phone call based on the preferences you indicated in the annual online registration.
Contact information for students can be updated by contacting their school or by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
When will missed days be made up?
School of the Osage (SOTO) will utilize AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Days for the first five (5) cancellations. Beginning with the 6th missed day, traditional make-up days will be required as outlined below:
Monday, March 17 – 6th missed day
Monday, March 31 – 7th missed day
Monday, April 7 – 8th missed day
Monday, April 14 – 9th missed day
Monday, April 28 – 10th missed day
Monday, May 5 – 11th missed day
Monday, May 12 – 12th missed day
If a parent makes the decision to keep their child home, will they be counted absent?
Parents are in the best position to decide if their child should stay home due to safety concerns. Children who are kept out of school when school is in session will be counted absent. The district does not differentiate between excused and unexcused absences. The only time a student is not counted absent is if they are out of school due to a school-sponsored activity.
Why does SOTO have school when area districts dismiss?
Each school district must evaluate its own conditions. The number of rural roads, lack of street maintenance, etc., can make the safety of travel vary from one district to another even when they are in close geographic proximity.
