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Reminder about weather-related closings and delays

With snow in the forecast, we’d like to remind our school community how Niskayuna communicates weather-related announcements, including closings, delays and early dismissals.

Once the decision is made to change the school district’s regular operating schedule, that information is shared in several ways:

Posted to our website

Weather notices are posted right on the top of the homepage in the special alert bar at niskayunaschools.org.

ParentSquare

For district parents and staff, information will be sent directly to you via email using ParentSquare. If you have added a cell phone number to your account, you will also receive a text message. Visit our ParentSquare FAQ for information about adding a phone number or setting your message preferences.

Local news

Closing and delay notifications will be carried on local media stations and websites (Channel 6, Spectrum News 9, Channel 10, Channel 13, Fox 23, WFLY (92.3 FM), WGNA (107.7 FM), WGY (810 AM), WYJB (B95.5), WRVE (99.5 FM), Daily Gazette, Times Union).

It is best to rely on more than one source of information when it comes to weather-related announcements. This is particularly true in situations that may involve power outages. Emergency preparedness agencies have advised that residents have access to a battery-powered radio so that they can receive information if other communication channels are unavailable.

The district will make every attempt to announce weather-related closings or delays by 5:30 a.m. For more information, click here to view the district protocols for closing and delaying school or canceling activities.