Weather Emergencies and School Closings

Used for the first three weather-related closures. Students do not have school, and no instruction is provided.

What families can generally expect:

• K-12 activities are canceled
• EHS Athletics and Activities decisions may differ; decisions are made by the superintendent, principal, and athletic director/advisor. Decisions are communicated to participating families by the director/advisor.
• Community Education activities are canceled
• Kids Club care is closed
• No community groups or rentals can access the buildings; the buildings will be closed

After three closures (Day 4+), learning continues at home to prevent long-term disruption. Students receive guidance and assignments from teachers through their online learning platform.

What families can generally expect:

• All K–12 activities are canceled
• Decisions for EHS athletics and activities may vary. They are made by the superintendent, principal, and athletic director/advisor, and communicated directly to participating families.
• Community Education activities are canceled
• Kids Club care is closed
• No community groups or rentals can access the buildings; the buildings will be closed

School begins later than usual, typically by two hours, to allow for safer travel. Bus pick-ups and schedules are adjusted accordingly.

What families can generally expect:

• All K-12 activities will be held
• All Community Education activities will meet
• Kids Club will be delayed
• All evening Community Education activities will meet
• Community groups and rentals will meet as scheduled

School ends earlier than usual due to changing weather conditions. Bus drop-offs and schedules are adjusted accordingly.

What families can generally expect:

• All K-12 activities are canceled
• Special tournament events may be held with the superintendent's approval
• All evening Community Education activities are canceled, including Kids Club
• No community groups or rentals can access the buildings; the buildings will be closed

• Weather
• Loss of Power
• Water Main Break
• And/or other emergency situations 

Whenever possible, the decision to close school is made by 5:30 a.m.

Late starts and early dismissals can be challenging for families and programs. Administration will minimize them whenever possible. Early dismissals are made as conditions dictate. Families should have a contingency plan for their children.

Decisions to cancel after-school or evening activities may not match school closings. Advisors or coaches communicate this directly to participating families.

Decisions are made by Community Education and/or athletic staff and communicated via local media outlets.

Minnesota schools have a required number of instructional hours. e-Learning Days help meet these requirements when school is closed due to inclement weather.

e-Learning Days are stay-at-home learning days. Families receive instructions through normal severe weather communication channels, and students complete assignments online.

K–5 students at Edina Public Schools are assigned an individual device. When there is potential for inclement weather, these devices will be sent home with students. Sending a device home does not mean school is closed. It simply allows students to be prepared to access e-Learning plans if a closure occurs. All closures will be communicated through the district’s standard notification channels. Devices should be returned to school the following day.