Vancouver Public Schools
Making the decision to close or delay schools

The superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools closely monitors weather conditions when making a decision to close or delay school.  Transportation crews begin driving in different areas of the school district at 3 a.m. when bad weather threatens. 

With advice from the transportation crew and a meteorologist, Dr. Webb will make a decision regarding the operation of our 35 schools.  If possible, this decision will be made by 5 a.m.  If it is decided to close schools or delay opening them, that information will be immediately posted on the district website and sent to news stations in the area.  This information will be posted only if there is a school closure or delay to report.

If it is decided to continue with a regular school day, then no information will be reported, and parents and staff will know that schools are operating on regular schedules.

The decision to close schools or delay opening them is not taken lightly.  The priority is always the safety of students and staff.