As winter approaches, we want to share Monroe School District’s procedures for weather-related school closures and delays.

Our Decision-Making Process
The safety of students and staff is always our top priority. We understand that closures or delays can disrupt family schedules, and school closures may require extending the school year. Decisions are made carefully, considering various factors, including district-wide road conditions.

While one area of the district may have clear roads, others might face snow, ice, or fallen trees. As a result, delays or closures typically apply to all schools district-wide unless specific conditions, such as a power outage, affect only one or two schools.

How We Decide

• Weather forecasts are monitored, and district staff assess road and parking lot conditions.
• We aim to announce closures or delays the evening before, but if conditions remain uncertain, a decision will be made by 5 a.m.
• If conditions worsen overnight after a delay has been announced, schools may be closed, and updates will be communicated by morning.

Possible Schedule Changes

1. Schools start on time (no messages sent).
2. Schools start on time with limited bus service (snow routes).
3. Schools start two hours late (no a.m. preschool, no out-of-district transportation).
4. Schools are closed (all after-school activities and evening facility use are canceled).

How We Communicate

• Email and text message/phone call: An email and text message will go out to all families through ParentSquare. If the phone number you have listed as your primary number is not a cell phone, you will receive an automated phone call instead of a text message. Please make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward/Family Access to ensure you receive these notifications. Families who have ‘unsubscribed’ from district emails and/or texts will not receive these notifications.
• District website: A message will be posted to the front page of our district website.
• Social media: Messages will be posted to the district Facebook and Instagram pages.
• School schedule hotline: Call 360-804-2950.
• Local news channels: Updates are sent to local media via FlashAlert.

Additional Information

• Families of Sno-Isle, ORCA, ROTC, or Running Start students should check directly with these programs for schedule changes.
• Bus snow route locations and times are posted on the district website here.

No News Means Schools Are Open
If there are no changes, schools are open and running on time.

For questions, contact the district administration office at 360-804-2500.