Joplin R-8 details procedures for canceling classes due to weather conditions

(From Joplin Schools)

Winter weather season has begun! Because weather cancellations mean our students miss out on important classroom learning time, decisions to cancel classes are rarely simple. 

District administrators are careful to prioritize the safety of our students and staff and evaluate a number of factors during inclement weather events. Here's what you can expect in case of inclement weather:

-District administrators will check road conditions and weather forecasts prior to 5:30am.

 

 -If classes are to be cancelled, the district superintendent will make every effort to do so by 6:00am.

-Closure updates and alerts will be shared with staff, families, and the community through our official channels: 

ParentSquare (App notifications, text/email/phone alerts), social media, JoplinSchools.org, and local news stations (KODE, KSN, KOAM, and FOX14).



The first 5 inclement weather cancellations will be used as AMI Days. For more information on AMI Day procedures, please click here: https://www.joplinschools.org/parents_and.../a_m_i_days