Old Man Winter can be pretty tough at times. When snow accumulates
and the Upper Michigan wind begins to blow, Marquette Area Public School
Officials share with parents a concern for the safety of their
children. Here are a few guidelines that should help us in working
together to assure the safety of students.
· If
bad weather forces the closing of school, an announcement will be made
on local T.V. and radio stations, Facebook, via SchoolMessenger and will
be displayed at www.mapsnet.org as soon as possible.
·
If schools are open during inclement weather, parents should decide
whether or not their children should attend school.
· When
extreme weather conditions develop during school hours, it is generally
our policy not to dismiss students. Because of the number of working
parents in our community, many children do not have adult supervision at
home during the day. Children are most often safer inside the school
building than on the street.
· On occasion, extreme
weather conditions may dictate the early closing of school. In the
event of an early dismissal, an announcement will be made over radio/TV
stations, Facebook, the school website and through SchoolMessenger.
Students who walk to school will walk home; those bused to school will
be bused home. Parents who wish to have their children picked up within
an hour of dismissal time should contact their school.
· Parents may pick up their children during the school day if they feel it is necessary to do so.
·
If you would like to receive email and text notifications regarding all
school closures, please be sure the school office has your updated
information.