With the winter weather season fast approaching, Shaler Area wants to remind families of the district’s procedures for delaying or canceling the school day to ensure families can plan accordingly.

The safety of our students and staff is of upmost importance to us, so we take the decision to delay or cancel classes very seriously. During a winter weather event, we take into account the current road and weather conditions, temperature and wind chill as well as the day’s forecast. We also consult with the safety coordinators of our contracted bus companies who travel the roads in the district to assess their safety. Please be aware school delays or cancellations also can occur for other unexpected reasons, such as an area water main break, power outage or other significant event. Be sure that you have appropriate plans in place in the event the district should need to delay, cancel or dismiss students early.

While many Shaler Area families are familiar with the procedures and notifications in place for delays and cancellations, please find the attached letter with additional information for your convenience: