Good Morning Audubon Families,
It appears we have begun the winter season a little early. Because of the snow over the holiday weekend, I want to take a moment to remind you to get prepared for late starts and cancellations, as well as share our inclement weather policy and procedures.
Student safety is our top priority. We closely monitor local weather forecasts and road conditions when hazardous winter weather is predicted. If we determine that conditions are unsafe for students and staff to travel to and from school, we will make the decision to close school.
In the event that inclement weather requires us to close school, you will be notified through JMC, as well as our District Website and Facebook. We will also share closing information with local radio stations KNOD, KSOM, KJAN and Carroll Broadcasting. We will also try to get to the television stations WhoTV13 and KCCI this depends on timing. If you have not shared your cell phone number with the school please contact either office so that we can get you on the text list as well. If you have replied STOP for JMC text messages, you will need to resubscribe - reply START to 855-909-9860.
When Audubon cancels school due to weather, Launch Kids after-school program will be closed as well. All extracurricular activities, athletics, and events scheduled for that day may also be cancelled. We will keep a watchful eye on the weather conditions and make the determination by the afternoon if evening activities will be cancelled.
If we have a two-hour late start, Audubon buses will pick up the students two hours later than regularly scheduled bus times. If you drive your child to school, you should plan to arrive two hours later than the regular drop off time.
Early dismissal in the afternoon due to inclement weather will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Parents/Guardians will be notified by JMC, website, and social media. if the students will be sent home early. All evening activities will be canceled if we dismiss early due to inclement weather.
Launch Kids after-school program will also close early to ensure all of our staff will get home safely.
We never take school closures lightly, and understand the impact they have on families. Our goal is to make the safest choice possible for our students and staff while balancing the importance of learning time.
As we head into winter, I encourage all families to prepare for the possibility of future school closures and delays. We encourage you to make arrangements now for childcare, transportation adjustments, and schedule changes.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility when inclement weather strikes. Our staff will always work hard to make timely closure decisions with your child’s safety as the driving factor.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached via email at tmiller@audubon.k12.ia.us or by phone at 712-563-2607, Ext 2117.