In case of inclement weather, please listen to local radio or television stations for information about delayed openings or closings. We rely on the media to get this type of information as well.
Please do not call the school to find out if we are closed because it may tie up the lines for other calls. Be certain that your child knows where to go in case of an early closing due to bad weather.
Information may also be obtained from the Baltimore County Public Schools’ website at www.bcps.org. The status of the system is located immediately above the title bar. You can also download the mobile app BCPS Now for Android and iPhone.
Radio
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WBAL
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AM 1100
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WPOC
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FM 93
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WQSR
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FM 102
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MIX
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FM 106.5
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Television
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WMAR
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Channel 2
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Cable Channel 12
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WBAL
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Channel 11
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Cable Channel 21
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WIZ
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Channel 13
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Cable Channel 23
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FOX
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Channel 45
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Cable Channel 15
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Early Closing Routine:
The following information pertains to early closing of school due to inclement weather – both hot and cold. Please retain this information for future reference.
One Hour Closing:
Student Dismissal – Students, grades pre-K-12, in all schools will be dismissed one hour earlier than normal. Afternoon pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students will be dismissed with students in grades 1-5 and will travel home on the same buses with these students.
Lunches – Lunches will be served to students as usual.
Media Announcement – The following message will be given to Television and radio stations: “All Baltimore County Public Schools will close one hour earlier than normal closing time.”
Two- Hour Early Closing
Every effort will be made to avoid this option; however, in situations where roads can be made safer for a two-hour early dismissal than for a three-hour early dismissal, this option will be utilized.
Student Dismissal – Students, grade 1-12, in all schools will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. Principals through the assignment of professional school staff will make arrangements for supervising morning pre-kindergarten students.
Lunches – Every effort will be made to serve lunches to all students who would normally eat at school; thus, some adjustment to lunch shift schedules will be necessary. Morning kindergarten students will be fed a snack. Half day kindergarten students will not be served a full lunch.
Media Announcements – The following message will be given to television and radio stations: “All Baltimore County Public Schools will close three hours earlier than normal closing time. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. Morning pre-kindergarten students will be dismissed with other elementary school students.
Three-Hour Early Closing
Student Dismissal – Students, grades 1-12, in all schools will be dismissed three hours earlier than normal. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. Morning pre-kindergarten students will remain in elementary schools until dismissal for students in grades 1-5 and will travel home on the same buses with these students.
Lunches – Every effort will be made to serve lunches to all students who would normally eat at school; adjustment to lunch shift schedules will be necessary.
Media Announcements – the following message will be given to television and radio stations: “All Baltimore County Public Schools will close three hours earlier than normal closing time. There will be no afternoon prekindergarten. Morning pre-kindergarten students will be dismissed with other elementary school students.