Reminder! Inclement Weather Protocols and Notification Sources

All staff are reminded of HCPSS inclement weather protocols and emergency notification sources. Please see below for details.

Reminder! It is the staff member’s responsibility to check one of the HCPSS notification sources for closing information.

Inclement Weather Protocols

For the 2021-2022 school year, HCPSS has returned to pre-COVID weather protocols. These include school closings, delays and early dismissals when necessary due to severe weather, and apply to all schools and students, including those participating in the Digital Education Center.

Decisions regarding closings due to inclement weather will be made no later than 5:30 a.m. Two-hour delays will be called by 5:30 a.m. and reevaluated for closure no later than 7:30 a.m.

Full details on emergency/weather closings is available online.

Status Code Options

The HCPSS operational code options are:

  • Code Green – Normal Operations (in accordance with the HCPSS calendar)
  • Code Red – Schools and Offices Closed
  • Code Orange – Schools Closed; Offices Open with Liberal Leave in Effect
  • Code Blue – Schools Open Two Hours Late
  • Code Yellow – Schools Dismiss Early

Staff can learn more about each status option and what the staffing requirements are for each on the HCPSS Status site.

Emergency Notification Sources

The HCPSS emergency notification sources are:

HCPSS does not use schools-out.com , e-schoolnews.com or local news stations for any notifications. Only the sources listed above should be used to confirm emergency information.

Staff who have not already done so, or who are not parents in the system are encouraged to sign up for HCPSS email/text notifications. Otherwise, it is the staff member’s responsibility to check one of the above notification sources for closing information.

To subscribe or edit your subscription:

PLEASE NOTE! 

  • Staff who are parents in the system do not need to sign up, as you already receive these notices.
  • If you believe you are signed up to receive messages and are not receiving them, please do not create a new account. Email webmaster@hcpss.org with any issues.  
  • If you are unsure if you have already opted in to text messaging, text the word “YES” to 67587.
  • Unsubscribing from any school or district email or text will unsubscribe a user from all messaging, including emergency notifications.