If snow and ice conditions impact school operations, a robocall and an email notification will be sent out in SchoolMessenger between a. When a two-hour late start is called, school bus service will operate only for full-day, in-district general education, special education, preschool, and Head Start students.
Field trips and sporting events are also canceled. Seattle Skills Center morning sessions will be canceled. Afternoon sessions will be held, however, there will be no midday transportation to afternoon sessions for students who normally ride a yellow bus. There will be transportation at the end of the day. New for Families will be able to access yellow bus transportation snow routes in their parent or guardian Source account. In the event of a two-hour late start, the bus stop location and times listed in the mailer are where your student can catch their bus.
Snow routes differ from regular routes. They have been designed to make sure bus stops are on main roads that the Seattle Department of Transportation SDOT will prioritize to keep clear of snow and ice.
If your student receives curb-to-curb bus service, their bus stop may be relocated to a safer location as determined by the Transportation Department. King County Metro may also operate snow routes during a snow or ice event. The district will make every effort to adhere to the established school calendar, bell schedules, and routes. However, there may be times when weather conditions make the usual roads unsafe or impassable.
As inclement weather and traffic will affect bus schedules and routes, we ask that families be patient and understanding. We will do everything in our control to provide accurate information regarding pick-up times for your students. Ice and snow conditions occurring during the school day can cause significant transportation problems in returning students to their homes. If there is snowfall after school opens OR a major snowfall alert is issued by the weather service, the superintendent will decide by 11 a.
