School Closures and Delays
How do I find out if school is delayed or closed?
In the event school is delayed or closed because of bad weather, local radio stations and Portland television stations will be notified as early as possible. The District will also update our Closure Notice on the District homepage and use our School Messenger Calling System to inform families of any inclement weather-related changes.
Remember, no information will be reported if the schools are operating on a regular schedule.
What is the Kindergarten schedule when school is delayed for 1 or 2 hours?
Since the Kindergarten is on a full-day schedule, just like grades 1-12, when school is delayed 1 hour due to weather or for our weekly Teacher Collaboration time on Thursdays, the schedule for the Kindergarten is the same as all other grades, including the bus schedule.
Is breakfast served on late-start days?
Breakfast is served when school starts one hour late, including on 1-hour Late Start Thursdays. However, we do not serve breakfast on a 2-hour late start.
Early Release
What is the Kindergarten schedule on days with a scheduled early release?
On days when we have a scheduled early release at 11:30 am, the Kindergarten students are on the same schedule as all other grades 1-12. If you have questions, please contact the Elementary School Office at 360-795-3261 or talk with the Kindergarten teacher.
Late Start Thursdays
What is the schedule for "Late Start Thursdays" and how will this benefit our students?
The Wahkiakum School District is committed to improving student achievement. One effective strategy for improvement is providing time for teachers to work together in small groups or Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). For the 2019-2020 school year, Late Start Thursdays began on September 12th.
Students in ALL Grades K-12 will start school one hour late at 9:30 am on Thursdays (doors open at 9:00 am instead of 8:00 am), giving teachers 60 minutes each week to collaborate.
This extra hour will allow teachers to work together to:
- Study and share effective teaching strategies
- Examine students' testing data and set goals for improved learning
- Align curriculum with the new common core standards for each course and grade level
- Analyze student work
- Create common assessments or tests
- Identify students who require additional support to meet standards or advanced instruction to move beyond standards
On Thursdays, buses will pick up All students one hour later and K-8 doors will open at 9:05 am and HS doors will open at 9:00 am. Breakfast will be served and ALL Wahkiakum students will still attend all classes within a shortened school day. This includes the Kindergarten, which is on a full-day schedule.
The goal is to improve student learning through PLCs. We are committed to working together with parents and students to enhance the learning of all students.
If you have any additional questions, please contact contact either the Elementary / Middle School Office, 360-795-3261 or the High School Office, 360-795-3271.