Visitors are welcome at our school. School begins at 8:15 am and ends at 2:45 pm. On Wednesdays, dismissal is at 12:45 pm to allow time for curriculum work and special staff meetings. Every week The Friday Post  is published . The Post provides news of current and future events to the community.

Inclement Weather

ERVING SCHOOL UNION #28

(Erving, Leverett, Shutesbury, New Salem and Wendell)

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION

WHO IS WATCHING THE WEATHER?

The Superintendent and school administrators carefully watch the weather conditions  during the snow season.

WHERE DO THEY GET THEIR INFORMATION?

Our school district staff listens to the weather forecasts. The Superintendent of Schools and Town Road Superintendent test the road conditions on our bus routes. We also contact the local police about road conditions. We must give careful consideration to the most dangerous bus routes in the district.  So, even if it looks clear on your street, dangerous conditions may exist in other parts of our district.

WHAT FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING THE DECISION TO CLOSE SCHOOL?

The safety of all district children is our primary concern in making our decision.  In deciding whether children will be safe, we look at the following factors:

• Information on road conditions from the town’s superintendent of roads and from the police, including whether roads are icy
• Time snow starts and the amount of snow
• Weather predictions
• Building conditions (e.g. whether we have power and heat)
• Parking lot conditions
• Temperature and wind-chill

WHO MAKES THE DECISION ?

The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from the road crews and police.

WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE?

The Superintendent must make the decision at the earliest possible  time so that radio and TV stations can be notified .

HOW IS THE PUBLIC NOTIFIED?

Radio is the official medium for notifying all students and parents as to  whether or not schools are closed because of weather  conditions . Tune to the following stations for up-to-date information on school closings. Do not call the school unless it has an emergency weather extension.

WHAI (98.3 fm) - Greenfield     WHMP (96.9 fm) & WRSI (93.9 fm) Northampton

WPVQ (95.3 fm)  –  Greenfield       KIX (100.9 fm)  WHYN 560am - Springfield

WGAW (1340 am) ( wgaw1340.com)  –  Gardner WWLP Channel 22  – www . wwlp.com

WGGB Channel 40  –  www . wggb .com                  NECN www . necn .com/weather/school-closings

WHAT IS THE PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY?

The safety of your child is first and  foremost!  The Union #28 school district covers an enormous amount of geography with many terrain variations. Conditions can change suddenly. On days of questionable weather, you are empowered as a parent to make decisions on what is best for your child.