Careful consideration goes into deciding whether students can safely be transported to school on a snowy morning. Roads and sidewalks are inspected, and weather forecasts and outdoor temperatures are monitored. Information is then reported to the superintendent, who makes a determination about whether to cancel classes for the day. Should adverse weather conditions or other emergency necessitate a school schedule change, a variety of methods are used to notify parents and staff:

• School schedule changes due to inclement weather will be posted on the Winchester Public Schools home page.
• AlertNow - the school division's notification system. The phone call, text message or e-mail delivered to you will inform you of the most current information available at the time.
• WPS ENews - an electronic newsletter distributed by the Superintendent to keep the community informed and up-to-date on school system schedules and activities.
• Schools-Out.com - a free public service that provides school status information on early school closings, delays, and cancellations via e-mail. Click on the link to register.
• The following television and radio stations also provide information on school closings and delays:
  

  NBC Channel 4 WAGE Radio/1200 AM WAZW TV 48-not on cable WFTR/1450 AM/WZRV 95.3 FM WHSV-TV 3/TV3 Winchester WINC/WAPP 92.5 FM WJLA ABC Channel 7/News Channel 8 WTRM/91.3 FM WUSA WUSQ/Q102.5 FM (covers 98.3, 99.3, 102.5, AM 610, AM 1515)

• You may also check the latest weather conditions at the tracking station located at Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School.