As we transition from autumn to winter, I want to remind families and staff of our inclement weather procedures to keep everyone safe.
In the event of inclement weather conditions, your family can expect to receive communications from HSD as early as possible. Inclement weather announcements will be delivered to families through the HSD App, text message, and phone call. Updates will also be posted to our website and social media and shared with local news outlets.
Parents, we encourage you to take this opportunity to update your contact information in Skyward Family Access if it has changed in the past year. Please also consider downloading the Hockinson School District mobile app, available on Apple and Android, for up-to-date school announcements.
Inclement weather decisions are based on the condition of area roads and weather prediction models. We assess whether those conditions pose a risk to the safe transportation of our students and staff when making a decision. Depending on the timing of the weather and road conditions, the HSD may announce bus snow routes, a 2-hour late start, an early release, or a school closure.
Bus snow route information is available on our busing Information page. Two frequently asked questions are:
What does a 2-hour late start mean for families?
In the event of a late 2-hour start, bus pick-up schedules and classes will occur two hours later than normal. There will be no HHS preschool. There are no before-school activities during a two-hour late start and no busing to Cascadia Technical Academy (HHS students). Please see your school’s website for their two-hour late start schedules. If it is Wednesday, HSD schools will remain on the one hour early release schedule.
What does a school closure mean for families?
In the event of a school closure, all classes are cancelled. All before-school and after-school activities will also be canceled. Should the Hockinson area experience inclement weather during the school day and buses cannot safely transport students home, students will be kept at school until safe transportation can be arranged.
Steve Marshall
HSD Superintendent