As we all know, Washington weather can be quite unpredictable throughout the year. Students in our schools spend time outdoors during the day, regardless of the weather conditions. With cooler weather becoming more consistent, we recommend that students dress in layers to stay comfortable and warm.

Dress in Layers - Ensure your child wears multiple layers of clothing that can be easily added or removed as needed.
Label Clothing - Label the inside of removable clothing items such as coats, gloves, and hats. This helps in recovering lost items from the school’s lost and found area.
Stay Informed - Be aware of weather occurrences like windstorms, snow, and power outages that can cause school disruptions, closures, and delays.
Communication Methods - The district uses various methods to communicate school closures and delays, including our website, social media, text messages, and email. Make sure your contact information is up to date in Qmlativ and Final Forms to receive timely notifications.

We encourage our community to be prepared for adverse winter weather. Top off the gas tanks and check the fluids in vehicles. Check the weather forecast and road conditions before your morning commute. Prepare households for an extended period of cold weather (drain outdoor faucets, check the fireplace, seal drafty windows and doors, etc.). Protect your pets from the cold. Check on elderly neighbors and those with special needs. They may need your help getting ready, too.

Prepare to be without electricity. Update your emergency kit with food, water, a flashlight, matches, and blankets. Also, make sure cell phones are charged before the storm. Report outages by calling PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or at www.pse.com/outage.

Park your car. If significant snowfall affects roadways, road crews will work to keep primary routes open, but the fewer drivers on the road the better.

If you must go out. Talk over your travel plans with others in your home, even if the trip is just a few miles.

Be safe. During the cold snap, be sure to wear extra layers of outerwear if you will be outside for any length of time (jackets, hats, gloves, extra socks, etc.) Take steps to prepare now. Better to be safe than sorry. When each of us is prepared, our whole community is prepared.

La Conner Schools

Inclement Weather - How We Communicate School Delays and Closures

Is school a go? How will I know?

How the decision to close schools is made

Information is shared using these communication channels:

Delay and closure options

Emergencies/ School Closures School schedules may be canceled or altered for the following scenarios

Emergency Dismissal

Preparing for Various Weather Changes