Good Morning PISD!
As you know, we have a winter storm heading our way that has the potential to bring 2-4 inches of snow that may impact our road/travel conditions in Pampa and Gray County. Below is a brief reminder of our Inclement Weather protocol.
If it is obvious to us tonight by 9:00 pm that our conditions will inhibit our ability to safely begin school on time, we will activate our late start protocol. However, it is very likely that a decision will not be made until the early morning. I realize the “knowing” is important and that it is difficult for families to make last-minute plans. But, I also realize that the weather in the Panhandle is unpredictable at best and may leave us in a state of limbo for a while. Regardless, we will keep you informed and do our very best to make the best decisions for our students, families, and staff.
Have a great day and stay warm!!
Inclement Weather Decision-Making will follow the timeline below:
4:30 a.m. District Administration begins evaluating road conditions. Ø Monitoring weather forecasts, conference calls with the National Weather Service in Amarillo, and discussions with neighboring school districts is an ongoing process that begins days before a forecasted winter storm or other inclement weather.
5:45 a.m. District Administration will make a decision regarding school start or cancellation.
6:00 a.m. Public Announcements Begin § The Pampa radio stations KGRO/KOMX and Amarillo television stations will be notified of school status. § Pampa ISD “ALL CALL” automated phone notification will be initiated.
Weather conditions will continue to be monitored throughout the day.
When conditions exist that do not dictate the need to cancel school Pampa ISD may delay the start of school, to allow everyone additional time to drive slowly and take extra precautions. When this occurs the start time will be 10 a.m. (2 hours late). For students who ride a bus; if the normal pickup time is 7:15 a.m., the pickup time will be 9:15 a.m. (2 hours later than the normal pickup time).
Tanya Larkin, Superintendent
Published on 01/05/2017
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