Calamity Days – What You Need to Know
Calamity days may be used anytime school cannot operate safely. The most common reason is snow or ice that makes roads or sidewalks dangerous. However, non-weather issues can also cause a calamity day, such as a power outage, water main break, health concerns, or high levels of illness.
Depending on the situation, a calamity day may affect the entire district or only one school building.
How Decisions Are Made
Finneytown Local School District aims to announce any schedule changes by 5:45 a.m. each day. When severe weather is happening or expected, school leaders will choose one of three options:
- School runs on the normal schedule
- A 2-hour delay
- School is closed
If no announcement is made, the school will operate normally.
How Families Are Notified
If a delay or closure is needed, K–12 families and staff will receive a text and email through our OneCallNow system. Information will also be posted on:
- The district website – www.finneytown.org
- The district Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/finneytownlocal/
- Local News stations
Start Times During a 2-Hour Delay
- Finneytown Secondary Campus: Starts at 9:50 am, no X-period
- Finneytown Elementary: Starts at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:45am)
- No breakfast will be served.
- No band or orchestra for 5th or 6th grades
- Morning YMCA Extended Care will be cancelled on delays, but after-school YMCA Extended care will still take place.