NGES Closing Information
Emergency school closing procedures due to snow, ice, and other unexpected emergencies will be reported on six local radio and television stations:
WSRS (96.1 FM)
WBZ (1030 AM)
WXLO (104.5 FM)
Television Channels 4, 5 and 7
Announcements are made from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the day of the cancellation or delayed opening. On occasion the announcement may appear later on some stations due to an inability to get through to the management due to extensive usage of their phone lines by other districts and organizations.
All school opening schedules may be delayed one and one-half to two (1 1/2 to 2) hours for staff and students. This means all bus pick-ups will occur (1 1/2 to 2) hours later than usual. School property must be plowed and shoveled, and staff will also be arriving late. Please drop off children at school 1 1/2 to 2 hours later than usual.
If a delay occurs there will be no morning kindergarten or pre-school programs. The afternoon kindergarten and afternoon pre-school will be on the regular schedule. Lunch will be served on these days. The dismissal time will remain the same.
(Intermediate School, Middle School, and High School ONLY)
If it is necessary to release students early, when a very serious storm is predicted, the announcement will be made as soon as possible on the above listed radio stations. An early release for the Intermediate School, Middle School, and High School would take place to ensure that North and South Grafton Elementary Schools dismissals will be close to their regularly scheduled dismissal times.
Please be sure to make arrangements to have someone meet your child at the bus stop or at your home if you are unable to be there.
The weather and road conditions are often quite different in several parts of town. The decision to hold school is based upon the general conditions. Some isolated areas may experience much worse weather, and parents must use their own judgment before putting a child on a dangerous road to walk or wait for a school bus.