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School Closings

Byron Public Schools is committed to providing a consistent and safe school experience for all of our students and families. There are times when severe weather or emergency situations require us to change our schedules. 

⚙️Process

The Superintendent works in collaboration with other professionals to ascertain conditions. This group includes; Byron Public Schools transportation department, regional superintendents, National Weather Service professionals, local weather forecasts, local first responders and/or Department of Transportation officials to assess current conditions. Efforts are made to make a determination as early as possible to provide time and opportunity to families for planning.

At the latest, a decision will be made by 5:30am before a school day. We will work to communicate the decision as quickly as possible to the district. If there is a two-hour late start, further decisions on closing the school for the entire day would be made by 7:30am.

Participating families in Pre-school and Project Kids will be advised of their status through the Community Education department. 
 

📱Communication

When we need to close school, start late or dismiss early you will receive notice through the following ways:

We will also share our status with the following local news stations:

  • KAAL
  • KTTC
  • KIMT

⚠️Tips for Success and Safety 

  1. Make sure your phone number(s) and email address(es) are current with the school district (You can verify this within the  Infinite Campus Portal)
  2. Save phone numbers for the different school buildings and bookmark the district’s website 
  3. Create plans in advance for unexpected changes to the school schedule
    1. Possess contact information of neighbors, friends and family 
    2. Identify locations for your student(s) to stay
    3. Talk with your student(s) about your family plans and ways to communicate
  4. Educate your family regarding E-Learning Plans at each of our schools

After School Events & Operations

If school is cancelled for the day:

  • There will be no co-curricular, club or council practices, games or events
  • All middle school practices, games and events are postponed or cancelled
  • High school games and events are subject to agreements between schools and are governed by the Hiawatha Valley League (HVL) and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
  • The status of high school games and events will be communicated by the Activities Office through Infinite Campus, Social Media and coaches by 12:30pm as possible. In the event of a drastic weather change, announcement will be made as soon as practical.
  • Decisions regarding special events (parent-teacher conferences, plays, concerts, etc.) will be the responsibility of the respective building. 

If school uses an altered schedule for the day: 

  • Pay close attention to communications from your student’s respective school building.
  • The Activities Department will communicate changes through Infinite Campus, Social Media and through coaches/advisors as soon as practical.