MAKING THE CALL
The morning of an inclement weather event, staff members are out early assessing city road conditions. If we can safely run the buses, we will. The goal is to make a decision by 5:30 a.m.
NOTIFICATION
If school is delayed or closed, a message will go out to all WPS staff and families. Info will also be posted on the WPS website and social media: @winchesterpublicschools (Instagram) and Winchester Public Schools (Facebook). NOTIFY YOUR SCHOOL with any changes in contact information so you will receive weather-related messages.
DISTANCE LEARNING
When school is closed due to inclement weather, the day will likely be replaced with distance learning. Please read the information below and any messages from your student’s school. *Please note: If the opportunity for a true snow day without distance learning arises, you will be notified accordingly.
NEED HELP? Use Talking Points (parents) or email (students in grades 5-12) to contact your teacher for assistance.
Elementary (Grades PreK-4): Students will complete one sheet front and back per day per the Elementary Learning Schedule for Inclement Weather Days and read independently or with an adult for 15 minutes. Sheets must be returned to school. Attendance will be tracked by completion of paper assignment.
Intermediate (Grades 5-6): Students will complete one module per snow day through their 1st period course in Canvas per the DMIS Inclement Weather Plan. Modules are labeled Snow Day 1, Snow Day 2, Snow Day 3. Attendance will be tracked in the module.
Middle (Grades 7-8): Students will complete one module per snow day in Canvas through their math course in Canvas per the DMMS Inclement Weather Plan. Modules are labeled Snow Day 1, Snow Day 2, Snow Day 3. Attendance will be tracked in the module.
High (Grades 9-12): Students will attend Google Meets from 9-11 a.m. per the JHHS Inclement Weather schedule. They will complete virtual work in assigned courses via Canvas, Edgenuity, or Virtual Virginia depending on their class schedule. Attendance will be tracked by activity and assignment completion.
JHHS Inclement Weather Schedule: 
INTERNET ACCESS
WPS has partnered with Comcast to provide eligible families with free internet services. Contact your School Social Worker for info so you are ready for distance learning!
