The Southern Boone School District is introducing the option of a two-hour late start, aimed at enhancing safety and maximizing instructional time during challenging weather conditions. This proactive measure allows the district to prioritize student welfare while optimizing educational opportunities throughout the school year. By implementing this approach, Southern Boone ensures preparedness for inclement weather scenarios, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations while maintaining a focus on student learning and safety.

ECSE and Pre-K Classes
Morning Early Child Special Education and Pre-K classes would be canceled but there will be afternoon classes at their regular scheduled times from 12:30PM - 3:30PM.

School Bus Pickup Times
Bus pickup times will be two hours later than your child’s normal pickup time.
Example: If your child is normally picked up at 6:58 AM, on two-hour late start days, they will be picked up at 8:58 AM.

Additional Information:

• Communication: Information about the late start will be shared with parents and staff the night before or no later than 6AM the morning of.

• Bus Routes: Buses may run regular routes or snow routes; updates will be shared with parents.

• Transportation: Morning bus pick-up times will be delayed by two hours.

• Building Access: Children should not arrive before the delayed start time; staff supervision starts accordingly.

• Meals: A light breakfast will be served; lunch runs as usual with potential menu adjustments.

• Dismissal: Normal dismissal times in the afternoon.

Two-Hour Late Start Frequently Asked Questions

Why have a two-hour late start?

• To prioritize student safety while maximizing instructional time.

• Allows pre-planning for minor morning weather events or extreme cold temperatures.

When will the school use a two-hour late start?

• During very cold mornings to ensure students are not exposed to extreme temperatures while waiting for buses or walking to school.

• When early morning precipitation can be cleared within a short period of time.

What will the school day look like during a two-hour late start?

• All schools and bus routes will start two hours later than usual.

• A light breakfast will be served, and lunch will remain on schedule.

• Dismissal will occur at the normal time.

• Some programs and class schedules will be adjusted for the shortened day.

How will the two-hour delay affect my child's bus pick-up time?

• Morning bus pick-up times will be two hours later than normal.

• Example: If the usual pick-up time is 6:58 AM, it will shift to 8:58 AM on a two-hour late start school day.

When will the school doors open on a two-hour delay day?

• School buildings will open two hours later than normal.

• Primary and Elementary School doors will open at 9:30 AM.

• Middle and High School doors will open at 9:20 AM.

How does the two-hour delay impact ECSE and Pre-K students?

• Morning ECSE and Pre-K classes will be canceled.

• Afternoon ECSE and Pre-K classes will follow their regular schedule from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

How and when will parents be notified of a two-hour delay?

• Notifications will be sent out the night before or no later than 6 AM on the morning of the two-hour late start.

Will there be any changes to meals on a two-hour delay day?

• A light breakfast will be available to students.

• Lunch will follow the normal schedule, but menu adjustments may be made.

Will the dismissal time change due to the delay?

• No, dismissal will remain at the normal time in the afternoon.