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Inclement Weather Procedures

NKC Schools’ goal, as always, is to ensure the safety of all during inclement weather events while minimizing disruption to students’ learning. If weather conditions or other unexpected, short-term events make it unsafe for students to attend in person, the district has several options: school may start two hours late, students may be released early, students may learn virtually, or in-person classes may be canceled entirely due to inclement weather.

Weather Plans Chart

How to Find Information

In the case of a change to normal school operation due to inclement weather, families will be notified in several ways:

District Website: www.nkcschools.org provides the first notification of school closings and other cancellations.

Email, Phone Call & Text Message: Phone, email and optional text messages are sent to school families and employees when classes are canceled, delayed or students are released early. To opt-in to receive text messages as a district parent or staff member, text “YES” to 67587.

Note: Standard message and data rates may apply. Text "STOP" at any time to opt out. The SchoolMessenger privacy policy is available here.

Social Media: Information will be posted on the district’s Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram.

Radio & TV: Local stations share announcements on air and on their websites.

If school is operating as usual, no communication will be sent. If you have not heard from the district otherwise, plan for school to be OPEN and in session.

Track Bus Locations & Arrival Times

NKC Schools' Transportation Department utilizes the VersaTrans MyStop bus tracking app. The free app available for Android and Apple devices allows parents to track their student's bus location and arrival time. It also allows parents to receive notifications of any delays. The app is updated automatically in (almost) real-time with GPS information about the current location of the bus, as well as the scheduled arrival time automatically updated to reflect any delays encountered. Learn more about the MyStop app here.

Alternate Bus Stops & Routes

Alternate bus stops and routes may be used during inclement weather. Parents of students at these bus stops are notified well in advance of the potential for their bus stop to change when weather is bad. Alternate snow stops are updated weekly and sometimes daily during periods of snow and ice. 

 

We have used seven inclement weather days so far during the 2024-2025 school year.
 

2024-2025 Weather Plans

Update on Tuesday, February 11, 2025: Changes in Inclement Weather Plans

NKC Schools families:

Like many districts across our area, North Kansas City Schools is monitoring the weather forecasts closely this week. No cancellation decisions have yet been made, but we have a few important reminders and updates to provide. 

Wednesday
Should we need an inclement weather day on Wednesday (tomorrow), we would use a traditional snow day with no virtual learning. This decision will be made later tonight or early in the morning. 

Thursday
We previously communicated that we would use all five AMI days allowed per state guidance. Based on updated guidance from the state, we learned we may be able to use one more AMI day (our sixth this year) later this week should we need it.

This alternative could help us avoid making up a day later this spring. Students will bring home their iPads and devices today to ensure they can learn virtually if needed. 

Should make-up days be needed, NKC Schools is looking at a variety of options later this spring, including utilizing some of the no student attendance days already noted on our calendar. More information will be shared after we know how many days would be required.

Stay tuned to district platforms this evening and throughout the week for updates about cancellation decisions. 

North Kansas City Schools