The decision whether to open school on time, to call for a delayed opening, to cancel school or to dismiss students early is made by the Superintendent based on information from weather forecasts, the Chester County Intermediate Unit, municipal entities, bus contractors and the Building and Grounds Department. The Superintendent also consults with administrators in neighboring school districts. In any one of these cases, announcements will be broadcast on the district website, media outlets, and our notification system, SchoolMessenger, that sends voice, email and text messages. Contacts must opt-in to receive text messages. 

Weather-related decisions will be made with the communication process starting around 5:15 AM. If a delay is called and then buildings cannot open, a second communication will begin around 7:00 AM. 

In the event that buildings are closed, all in-person activities, meetings and events scheduled to be held in district facilities are canceled. School may operate on a Flexible Instructional Day (FID) schedule for the full day or for the remainder of the day following a delay. Each building principal will send school specific information as needed.