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Posted November 13, 2026
With winter approaching, we’d like to share information with our families about district-wide snow days and delayed start days, as well as our school’s cold weather recess policies.
The decision to close or delay schools during winter weather conditions is not a simple one, but it is made with one overriding factor in mind: the well-being of students, families, and staff. It is a good idea to decide in advance how to best keep up with closure and delay announcements, what childcare arrangements are needed on these days, and how to adjust if schools are impacted by bad weather.
The decision to close or delay schools is made at the district level, and the district Communications Office will immediately notify local television and radio stations, which will broadcast regular announcements of school closures or delays. School closures will also be posted on the district’s homepage here and weather page here. Families will also receive an automated call and text message.
When district schools are on a “delayed start” due to winter weather, McKinley-Thatcher will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 9:30 AM, with drop-off beginning at 9:15 AM. Dismissal time remains the same – 2:30 PM.
When it is 20 degrees or lower, we will have indoor recess in our gym and library.
Please dress your child in warm winter gear, as we only call indoor recess when it is extremely cold. Otherwise, you can assume your child will be outside playing in the fresh air! They will need coats, gloves, hats, and any other outdoor winter clothing you see fit.
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