Family Resources • Closings

Scheduled and weather closings

Parents need a clear, scannable page for scheduled holidays, professional development closings, and weather updates.

Closing information

  • List annual scheduled closings clearly
  • Explain how delayed openings and early closings are announced
  • Families are contacted when early closing is needed

Scheduled Closings

Clear closing information

Use this page to present the holiday list and the weather policy in a simple parent-friendly layout.

  • New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve early closing, Christmas Day, and other listed holidays
  • Teacher Professional Development closings
  • Observed weekdays posted ahead of time when holidays fall on a weekend

Weather Policy

Open when safely possible

SmartEarly makes every effort to stay open in inclement weather. If safe passage is not possible, delayed opening, full-day closing, or early closing may be unavoidable.

  • Closings posted on Facebook
  • Parents or approved pickup persons are called when an early closing is necessary.
  • SmartEarly may remain open even if local schools close

Parent reminders

What families should do

Parents need to know where to check and how they will be notified.

Check posted dates

Scheduled closings should be posted clearly before the year begins.

Watch weather updates

Weather decisions are shared when safety requires a change.

Keep contacts current

Families should keep phone and approved pickup information up to date.

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Check before bad weather days.

Make sure parents know where closing updates will be posted.