Inclement weather, hazardous road conditions, school facility problems or other emergencies can always cause school delays or closures. The decision to close schools is made by the Superintendent or his authorized representative.
Inclement Weather Procedures & Alerts
The determination to delay the start of, or close schools is made very early in the morning. The target is to make the decision no later than 5:30 a.m. Once the decision is made there are FOUR different types of communication that occur.
Snow During School Hours
In the event of snowfall during school hours that necessitates closure of Castle Rock schools, the following procedures will be followed until the buses arrive to take students home and all remaining students are safely released:
Elementary students:
- Students will remain at school until it is safe to use normal means of getting home or until they are picked up by a parent/designee.
- Students will be released to parents or designee only.
- The principal or designee and/or assigned staff will stay with remaining students until they are all safely released.
Secondary students:
- Students choosing to walk home should stay in a group and to observe the rules of safety.
- Students driving home should use good judgment and to observe the rules of safety.
- The principal or designee and/or assigned staff will stay with remaining students until all are safely released.
Snow Routes
In the event of snow or ice making bus transportation hazardous, Castle Rock Schools may use one of three options to avoid total school closure.
Two Hour Late Start
Students will be picked up at their regular stop two hours later than usual.
Snow Routes & Late Start
Students will be picked up using snow routes two hours later than usual.
Snow Routes & Regular Start
Start school at regular time and use snow routes as needed. Only some routes may be on snow routes.