Winter Weather Closure Protocol
Our weather can change quickly this time of year. In the event of a weather-related school closing or late start/early release, families will be notified as soon as possible by phone, email, and SMS text messages (message and data rates may apply).
Weather-related school announcements will also be posted on the district website at www.wayzataschools.org, District Facebook and Twitter, and shared with the following local media: WCCO Radio 830 AM; WCCO-TV, Channel 4; KSTP-TV, Channel 5; KMSP-TV, Channel 9; and KARE- TV, Channel 11.
In general, the following protocols will be followed when the superintendent makes the decision to start school late or close school:
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When the decision is made to close Wayzata Public Schools all day, this includes Wayzata Kids child care, ECFE classes and preschool, community use of facilities, Adult Basic Education classes, and youth and adult evening events and classes.
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If the district announces a late start, Wayzata Kids will also start late. If school starts two-hours late, then Wayzata Kids child care and full-day preschool will open at 9:00 a.m. and morning preschool and ECFE programs will be canceled.
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Wayzata Public Schools has created Emergency (E-Learning) Plans for grades K-5, 6-12 and Transition to be used on inclement weather days and other emergency situations as needed. Learn more about the E-Learning Plans on the district's Teaching & Learning webpage.
The decision to close school is made as quickly as possible based on information gathered from various resources. The most important factor in this decision is the safety of all students and staff as they travel to and from school. To help ensure that your family can be notified when these decisions are made, please be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date in Skyward Family Access throughout the year.