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Stay informed: Your WPS Notification Options
We're committed to bringing our community members the information they need when they need it! In the event that school must be delayed or closed due to severe weather or an emergency situation, we rely on multiple outlets to give our families options. See below for the most current ways to stay informed.
Closing, Delay & Remote Learning Day Information
Adverse weather conditions or other emergencies may require that schools participate in remote learning, be closed, be delayed, or be dismissed early. If announcements are not made via the channels below, buses will run routes on a regular schedule and schools will open at their normal times.
Learn more about the winter weather decision-making process.
School Hours / Early Dismissal / 2 Hour Delay
Hours | Early Dismissal | 2 Hour Delay | |
|---|---|---|---|
High School | 7:35am - 2:20pm | 7:35am - 12:25pm | 9:35am - 2:20pm |
Middle School | 8:05am - 2:50pm | 8:05am - 12:55pm | 10:05am - 2:50pm |
Elementary | 8:40am - 3:25pm | 8:40am - 1:30pm | 10:40am - 3:25pm |
Full Day PreK | 9:00am - 3:00pm | 9:00am - 1:30pm | 11:00am - 3:00pm |
PreK AM | 8:40am - 11:35am | 8:40am - 10:50am | No AM PreK |
PreK PM | 12:30pm - 3:25pm | 11:25am - 1:30pm | 12:30pm - 3:25pm |
The WPS Mobile App
Our mobile app is the best way to receive emergency and weather-related notifications about your school. On your iOS or Android device, simply download our official Buncombe County Schools app, enabling "push notifications." There is no login or password to remember, and you can subscribe to each of your schools. These push notifications are only used for emergency and weather-related information.
WindsorPublicSchools.org
To find or verify a school weather/safety decision, visit our district website at WindsorPublicSchools.org and look for the alert window to appear at the top of the page. (When minimized, an alert button is shown in the lower right.)
Social Media
Weather/Safety Hotline
For the latest weather information, call our Weather Hotline at 860-687-2000 ext. 1180
Local Media
Stay tuned to local news, newspapers, and radio broadcasts for WPS weather and safety information. The following media outlets have expressed their commitment to keeping school families informed:
WVIT Channel 30 (NBCCT) - https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/
WFSB Channel 3 - wfsb.com
WTNH Channel 8 - wtnh.com
Fox CT- fox61.com
Hartford Courant - courant.com
WTIC AM 1080/ FM 96.5 - audacy.com/wtic
WRCH 100.5/WZMX 93.7 -audacy.com/stations/hot937
CBS Radio- cbsnews.com/radio
Do you represent a local news/broadcast entity? We'd like to know that you are committed to helping us keep the public informed. Please email ggill@windsorct.org and let us know your intentions.
Phone & Email
Under some circumstances, we may need to send you emails or recorded calls. This is based on the contact information you have provided to your schools. To ensure delivery of such messages, please keep your contact information up to date in the Parent Portal, or call your school's data manager for assistance.
Child Care Resources
The following resources pertain to childcare needs during inclement weather:
Tree House Before and After School Program In the event school is closed due to weather and Tree House is open, all sites will combine and be at JFK School, 530 Park Avenue, 860.687.2060 x. 5132. Tree House will open at 8:00 am.
*Families registered with Eleyo will be notified via email and text in case of inclement weather.
Does your community organization offer childcare and activities during inclement weather? Send details to ggill@windsorct.org.