Inclement Weather Procedures
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When an announcement is made that schools are closed, the procedures below will be in effect. The announcement will be made on the RCS District website, on the RCS Facebook/Twitter pages, an RCS Alert Now phone message, on local TV or radio stations and on the RCS Weather Line at 623-1385.
Plan 1:
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Schools closed for students.
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Child care opens at 9:00 AM, however no meals will be provided.
Plan 2:
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Schools closed for students.
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Child care is closed.
Plan 3:
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Schools are closed.
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Child care is closed.
“__” Hour Delay:
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Schools operate on a “__” hour delay; with option to close.
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Child care opens at 9:00 AM.
Early Release:
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Schools close at specified time.
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Child care closes at 4:00 PM.
Snow Routes:
When snow routes are noted, buses will not travel on unpaved roads.
When Bad Weather Hits…
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No announcement means that school will operate on a regular schedule!
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If we have to make a school district decision due to inclement weather, the announcement will be made on the RCS District website at www.rock.k12.nc.us, on the RCS Facebook/Twitter pages, an RCS Alert Now phone message, on local TV or radio stations and on the RCS Weather Line at 623-1385.
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The decision to close school or to operate on a delayed schedule will be announced by 5:00 AM.
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If bad weather begins after school is in session, school may be dismissed early to permit students to get home before roads become too dangerous.
Important Weather Announcement Locations:
RCS District Website - www.rock.k12.nc.us
RCS Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/rockinghamcountyschools
RCS Twitter Page - http://twitter.com/RCS_NC
RCS Weather Line - 336-623-1385
TV Stations - WFMY (News 2), WXII (News 12), WGHP (Fox 8)
Radio Stations - WLOE 1490 AM, WMYN 1420 AM & WFDD 88.5 FM