School Closing, Delay, and Early Dismissal Information
Communication
Unless there is an announcement, assume school is in session, in-person, as usual. A decision will be made by 9 p.m. the evening before, whenever the Superintendent believes there is enough information to warrant a delay or closing the night before. Often, though, conditions are anticipated to change overnight, and the decision is delayed. Morning decisions will typically be announced between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Once a decision has been made, we will use several communication avenues to notify families, students, and staff as quickly as possible.
- Automated Phone and Text Message System - Notifications will be sent to primary phone numbers and e-mail addresses. A text message will also be sent to parents who have opted in to the service. If you have not received phone calls or text messages from the District this school year, please contact your child's school to ensure the District has your correct contact information.
- District Website - Closing information will always be posted on the opening page of the York Suburban School District website.
- District Social Media – Information will be shared on the District’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. You can follow these pages by searching for the account @YorkSuburban. Please note that, due to the time required for our automated system to process email and phone messages, there may be instances when the information is available via text and on social media before you receive a call or email from the District.
- News Outlets - Information will also be shared with local television stations.
Two-Hour Delays and Early Dismissals
During a 2-hour delay, schools will open 2 hours after their regular start times, and buses will run 2 hours later than their regular route times. Breakfast will not be served.
If an early dismissal is utilized, a notification will be sent to the primary phone number and email address, and emergency contacts will also be notified via phone and email.
In both instances, we will provide as much advance notice as possible to assist families in planning childcare and to mitigate the impact of lost instructional time for students. However, we strongly encourage families to have a plan in place in advance should a schedule change be necessary.
Switching to Remote Learning
The Pennsylvania Department of Education allows us to use Flexible Instructional Days (FID). This means we can provide instruction remotely during inclement weather when both the District and families have adequate time to prepare for a virtual schedule.
During remote learning days, all classes will begin at 9 a.m., and students will receive approximately one hour for lunch.
Teachers will record attendance based on student participation and completion of their assigned activities. If your child is sick, please follow the usual procedures for notifying absences.