ERVING SCHOOL UNION #28
(Erving, Leverett, Shutesbury, New Salem and Wendell)
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
How does Union #28 handles weather related closings and delays? We all understand that any change in the school schedule is disruptive for everyone. The safety of our students, staff and families is our top priority. Here are some frequently asked questions:
How do you decide? Who makes these decisions? When will decisions be announced?
With safety as our priority, we look at the following factors:
Information on road conditions, time snow is starting and amount of projected snow, building conditions (power and heat), parking lot conditions, temperature and wind chill.
We make an effort to announce decisions to close school or to have a delayed opening by 6:00am. The decision is made after consulting with the town highway departments, local emergency officials, transportation companies and other area superintendents. Decisions about early dismissal are rare and are normally announced the evening before. When checking for a cancellation or delay, please be looking
for Erving School Union 28, not individual school name.
We will use the following tools to make our notification:
School based automated system (Robo Call) e-mail or text or phone call
Channel 22 (WWLP, Chicopee/Springfield) (www.wwlp.com)
WGGB Channel 40- (www.wggb.com)
NECN (www.necn.com)
WHAI (98.3 fm)
WPVQ (95.3fm)
WHMP (101.5fm)
WRSI (93.9fm)
WHYN (560 am)
WGAW (1340 am)
The safety of your child is first and foremost! Union #28 covers an enormous amount of geography with many terrain variations. Conditions can change suddenly. On days of questionable weather, you are empowered as the parent/caregiver to make the decisions that are best for your child!
Additionally, LES uses the town's Code Red system for notifications. You may sign up on the Town's Website.
Be sure to select Leverett Elementary School under "Additional Notifications".
