From Milton Public Schools:

Options regarding tomorrow’s weather (Thursday, March 22)

Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,

I realize that many of you may be awaiting news on school tomorrow. At this time, I have consulted with the relevant town departments, MPS administration and superintendents from neighboring districts. I have also been monitoring weather forecasts.

The forecast for tonight into tomorrow  morning is difficult to predict with any certainty for Milton.

The safety of students and staff is paramount and we do not want to have students, parents and staff on the roads when the conditions are unsafe. In addition, we need to be sure our sidewalks, crosswalks and buildings are ready for the morning.

I will be watching weather forecasts later tonight and early tomorrow morning and a decision will be made for either a full school day or a 2 hour delay or complete cancellation, depending on conditions overnight.

We will communicate the decision to all by 5:15 a.m. Thursday morning. Please refer to our website (Miltonps.org), as well as check your email and voicemail as we will communicate this news via email, phone and website.

I will call and email you by 5:15 a.m. ONLY in the event of a delayed opening or school cancellation.

If we have a full school day:

The day will proceed as a regular day with breakfast, Before School, after school activities, etc. all taking place.
Please be aware that even with a full school day, there will possibly be traffic delays due to weather.

If we have a 2 hour delay:

• Your child’s school day will start 2 hours later than a regular day.
• MHS – school will start at 9:50 and dismiss at 2:19. MHS will be open for arrivals starting at 9:35.
• Pierce – school will start at 9:57 and dismiss at 2:26. Pierce will be open for arrivals at 9:40.
• Cunningham/Collicot – school will start at 10:20 and dismiss at 2:49. School will be open for arrivals at 10:05 am.
• Glover/Tucker – school will start at 10:50 and dismiss at 3:19. School will be open for arrivals at 10:35.
  Busses will run on a 2 hour delay, please be aware that some busses could be running further behind as they navigate the snow.
• There will be no Before School program or before school activities at any school.
• After School Enrichment, after school activities and evening school based activities will proceed as planned.
• There will be no breakfast served at any school.
• Lunch will be served at every school, during the student’s regular lunch time.
• There will be no AM preschool sessions, or morning walk-in services.
• A 2 hour delay is counted as a day of school and will not add a day to the school year calendar.

If school is cancelled due to inclement weather:

All after school and evening activities will also be cancelled.

Please have plans ready for your children in the event of either a delay or cancellation tomorrow, Thursday, March 22nd. I appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make the most informed decision on behalf of MPS students, families and staff.

Thank you,

Mary C. Gormley

Superintendent

Milton Public Schools