2024-2025 RCS School Delays and Closures Information
Dear RCS Parents & Guardians,
As we all know, Indiana weather can be very unpredictable. During the past several years, we have seen an increase in inclement weather. If that holds true again this year, you will be hearing from me often and may even wonder a time or two how I make the decision to delay, cancel, or have an eLearning day. It is rarely an easy decision and one that I make with a great deal of thought.
Please read the important information below so you can review during these upcoming months. You can also get the most up-to-date information on Facebook, Instagram, X @werrrichmond, Parent Square, or any of our local media outlets. Decisions are made as early as possible and preferably before 6:00 a.m.
It's essential for children to wear warm coats, gloves, hats, and scarves while going to and waiting at the bus stop. Bad weather can delay our buses due to slippery roads. If you have sidewalks, please help keep them clear of snow and ice. Remind your children to stay aware of their surroundings, as drivers may not see them in poor conditions.
We want your children in school every day, but we respect your choice regarding their safety. Together, we will keep providing great opportunities for our children's future success.
Richmond Community Schools believes…
*Parents have a child-specific perspective regarding their child and the threat of inclement weather.
*A parent may make a determination for their child and should respect the perspective of another parent regarding their child.
*Richmond Community Schools respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Parents are expected to contact the school and inform school officials of their determination. The student will be counted as absent, per state code, and students will be given an opportunity to complete their academic work in the same manner as an excused absence from school.
*Richmond Community Schools believes the public expects schools to be open and to provide education, supervision, and other services (including meals) to its students.
*Richmond Community Schools believes all parents are committed to keeping children safe and these parents will dress their children appropriately for the weather when sending the children to school.
*Variable weather conditions are to be expected in East Central Indiana. Richmond Community Schools believes parents have plans in place for weather-related delays and closures and believe morning notification is generally appropriate.
Sincerely,
Dr. Curtis L. Wright
Superintendent of Schools
