Inclement Weather and Closing Information

As we approach the winter months, the district is committed to providing helpful, accessible, and timely information regarding our inclement weather protocols. During the year, there may be times when our district will need to close our schools or adjust their schedules. Through collaboration with our regional National Weather Service office; Departments of Safety & Security, Operations, and Transportation; and county and local officials, this decision will be made and communicated by our Superintendent of Schools.

During inclement weather protocols, there are a few possibilities:

Snow day - In the event of inclement weather, the district may declare a snow day. This determination will be made and sent out as early as possible.

2-hour delay - In the event of inclement weather, schools may follow a 2-hour delay schedule. You can find the schedule for your school on this page.

Early dismissal - In the event of inclement weather during the school day, the district may implement an early dismissal schedule.

After-school activities - On snow days, after-school activities will be canceled. If weather conditions worsen during a regular school day, after-school activities may be canceled. In any case, families will be notified.

Find your building’s inclement weather schedule here:

Other Helpful Information

What is the process that WSSD uses to decide whether or not to close, dismiss early, or delay school?
Following careful analysis, the district works collaboratively to make a decision regarding weather conditions. Our top priority is student and staff safety. This decision is made through a number of relevant factors, including:
- Information on road conditions
- Amount of snow and ice accumulation
- Precipitation/temperature changes throughout the day
- Weather predictions (including those from a weather alert service)
- Weather timing
- Building conditions
- Parking lot conditions
When will a school closure be announced?
How will school closures, early dismissals, and delays be communicated?
We encourage you to stay informed about school closures, early dismissals, delays, and other inclement weather notifications via our messaging and communications channels. Please find details below:
- SchoolMessenger/Powerschool
Every parent/guardian in the district is connected through SchoolMessenger/Powerschool. This technology allows us to communicate to our families through email, text, and phone. In the event of a school closure or other change, we will notify you directly through these three channels as early as possible.
- WSSD Website
The wssd.org website will be a resource for families for weather-related announcements. Weather-related closures, cancellations or adjustments will be posted at the top of the district and each school’s homepage.
- Social Media (Facebook & Twitter)
The WSSD official Facebook and Twitter accounts will post weather-related announcements on those platforms.
What is our district’s closing number?

Inclement Weather and Closing Information

Strath Haven High School

Strath Haven Middle School

Nether Providence Elementary

Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Wallingford Elementary School

Other Helpful Information

What is the process that WSSD uses to decide whether or not to close, dismiss early, or delay school?

When will a school closure be announced?

How will school closures, early dismissals, and delays be communicated?

What is our district’s closing number?