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Inclement Weather Procedures

Tree Branch in the Snow

When an announcement is made that schools are closed, the procedures below will be in effect.  The announcement will be made on the RCS District website, on the RCS Facebook/Twitter pages, an RCS Alert Now phone message, on local TV or radio stations and on the RCS Weather Line at 623-1385.

Plan 1:

  • Schools closed for students.

  • Child care opens at 9:00 AM, however no meals will be provided.

 

Plan 2:

  • Schools closed for students.

  • Child care is closed.

 

Plan 3:

  • Schools are closed.

  • Child care is closed.

 

“__” Hour Delay:

  • Schools operate on a “__” hour delay; with option to close.

  • Child care opens at 9:00 AM.

 

Early Release:

  • Schools close at specified time.

  • Child care closes at 4:00 PM.

 

Snow Routes:

When snow routes are noted, buses will not travel on unpaved roads.

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When Bad Weather Hits…

  • No announcement means that school will operate on a regular schedule!

  • If we have to make a school district decision due to inclement weather, the announcement will be made on the RCS District website at www.rock.k12.nc.us, on the RCS Facebook/Twitter pages, an RCS Alert Now phone message, on local TV or radio stations and on the RCS Weather Line at 623-1385.

  • The decision to close school or to operate on a delayed schedule will be announced by 5:00 AM.

  • If bad weather begins after school is in session, school may be dismissed early to permit students to get home before roads become too dangerous. 

 

Important Weather Announcement Locations:

 

RCS District Website - www.rock.k12.nc.us

RCS Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/rockinghamcountyschools

RCS Twitter Page - http://twitter.com/RCS_NC

RCS Weather Line - 336-623-1385

TV Stations - WFMY (News 2), WXII (News 12), WGHP (Fox 8)

Radio Stations - WLOE 1490 AM, WMYN 1420 AM & WFDD 88.5 FM

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