11/30/2025
❄️ WINTER WEATHER REMINDERS ❄️
We know, we know.....the forecast calls for LIGHT snow tomorrow (emphasis on light!), and posting this now might seem suspicious. But we promise, this is just a reminder, not a forecast! Below is how you will be notified in the event of a weather-related school closure.
❄️ If school must be canceled due to inclement weather, the district will make every effort to notify parents by 5:30 am (these communication methods are outlined below). We encourage all families to develop contingency plans if school must be canceled or released early. It is especially important to have plans for younger children who are too young to stay home alone.
❄️ When school remains in session during winter weather, please plan for potential bus delays. The bus company may use snow routes if most roads are safe for travel but some rural roads are not. Parents are also encouraged to ensure their children dress appropriately for protection against prolonged exposure to cold weather. 🚌 DOWNLOAD OUR BUS TRACKING APP HERE - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UhyZHmUTFPUrvWgpce2jgU_ofmbEnOkJ/edit
⛄ SOCIAL MEDIA-The first notification you will receive about a school closure will come from our district's social media pages (Facebook and Instagram).
⛄ TEXT, EMAIL, AND PHONE CALL-This will quickly be followed by a text message, email, and phone call. The successful delivery of this information is dependent upon accurate contact information obtained from school records. If your contact information changes, please let your child's school office know as soon as possible. Only those who have opted-in to receive text messages (text Y to 67587 from the cell number the district has on file for you) will receive the text message.
⛄ WEBSITE-This information will also be placed on our district website, www.clintoncardinals.org.
⛄ NEWS MEDIA-The cancellation info will be provided to KDKD and Kansas City news stations.
❗❗ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION (AMI)❗❗
DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) allows school districts to implement Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) plans on days that school is not able to be in session due to inclement weather. When school districts implement their AMI plan, the school hours lost due to closure do not have to be made up. On days that inclement weather forces the district to close school buildings, our messaging to you will inform you if the day will be a "traditional inclement weather day" or an "AMI day". Please watch for this information in the communication we provide. ❗️MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS YEAR'S AMI PLANS WILL BE COMMUNICATED LATER THIS WEEK. ❗️
Thank you for taking the time to review this important information. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring the safety and success of our students during the winter months. If you have any questions or need further clarification please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's school office.
See you tomorrow (12/1), Cardinals!
