Winter weather procedures

Snow Day procedures

LOCS will make a sincere effort to call snow days as early as possible when a significant weather event is approaching. The district administration understands the challenges a late snow day call creates for families and will make every effort to avoid that. But there are often circumstances when a decision must be made in the morning of a school day. With safety as the top priority, the goal every day is to have students in school, safely traveling to and from the buildings.

If LOCS sends an emergency message, including snow days, families will be contacted in the traditional manner, via ParentSquare email, text message and phone call. The information will also be shared with the local media via the traditional broadcast outlets, posted on the LOCS website and social media channels, and on the school digital signs when possible.

Parents have the right to make the decision for their own child each day, based on the road conditions in their area. LOCS' primary goal is safety for all students.

Recess/Outdoor weather process

Students will go outside for recess and other school-related events if the windchill is above zero. Please have students dress accordingly.