Delays and Closures
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To ensure student safety, especially with inclement weather, we may delay the start of school (3-hour late start) or close school entirely.
Notification
We will notify all NTPS families and students by 6:00 am. Notification will arrive by phone call, text, and email. NTPS communications will also place delay & closure alerts on our website and local news and radio.
Not seeing an announcement? School is operating normally.
Important!
Please make sure your current contact information is on file with your school!
How it Works
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Student safety is the primary consideration in adjusting school hours.
Inclement Weather
For inclement weather, district leaders work with our transportation department to determine the safety of the roads. Current and forecasted weather conditions, road surface temperatures, and the feasibility of safe travel can all impact the decision. As we know, the weather can change by the mile and minute. While roads may appear passable for some students and families, circumstances may be quite different in surrounding neighborhoods.
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Definitions & Info
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School Closure
- For the entire day: All schools are closed. All meetings, field trips, after-school activities, etc., are canceled.
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3-Hour Delay (Late Start)
- All K-12 classes will begin 3 hours later than the normal start time and will be dismissed at the normal time. Note: Summit Virtual Academy will have a regular school day schedule, even with 3-hour late-start times.
- The following are canceled: all zero-period classes, all preschool programs, and all out-of-district transportation (including the New Market Skills Center).
- Head Start/ECEAP at Family Partnership Center will generally open three hours late. Please check your center to confirm.
- Unless otherwise stated, after-school events and activities will continue as scheduled.
- Lunch will be served, but not breakfast.
- If the day is an ACT / Early Release day, the early release will be canceled and school will be dismissed at the regular time.
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Emergency Dismissal
- A rare situation where students are sent home early.
- In such cases, we will contact families via phone/email/text to provide logistical information.
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Partners affected by delays & closures
Childcare (Boys & Girls Club, Ycare). Each childcare provider will enact its communications plan in case of a school closure or delay. Be sure your childcare provider has your updated contact information.
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Snow Make Up Days
NTPS schedules one snow make-up day into our annual calendar (usually in May). As needed, we will add more make-up days at the end of the year, extending the school year.
