• EASD Guidelines for School Delays and Closings

    In the event of inclement weather, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. The District follows a careful process to determine school delays, closures, or Flexible Instruction Days (FID). Delaying school is always preferred over closing, when conditions allow.

    Decision-Making Process

    • The Superintendent monitors weather forecasts and begins coordinating with local police, transportation, and maintenance teams as early as 4:30 AM.
    • Road conditions, school grounds, and regional superintendent input are all considered.
    • A final decision is typically made by 5:30 AM, but may come later depending on conditions.

    How You’ll Be Notified
    Notifications will be shared via:

    • District robocalls (phone, text, email)

    • Official District website and social media

    • Local news stations (WTAE, WPXI, KDKA)

    Parents/Guardians, please make sure that your contact information is up-to-date in Alma to avoid missing notifications.

    Bus and Schedule Info

    • Two-Hour Delay: Bus pick-up is exactly 2 hours later than normal. (e.g., 7:15 AM becomes 9:15 AM)
    • Bus Stops: Students should remain at their stop at least 10 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time.

  • Delay/Closure Announcements

    In the event of a delay or school closure, please check the following sources for the most up-to-date information.

    • RoboCalls (phone, email, text)
    • TV Stations:
      • KDKA-TV
      • WTAE-TV
      • WPXI-TV
    • EA Website
    • EA Social Media 

    Decisions are made using the best available information at the time, typically by 5:30AM.

    Parents/Guardians 
    Please keep your contact information up-to-date in Alma.