Communication During Inclement Weather

We want to ensure you are fully informed about how we will communicate any weather-related schedule changes.

When making decisions about inclement weather, our top priority is the safety of our students—whether they’re driving, riding, walking, or waiting for a bus—as well as our bus drivers, staff, and families. We carefully consider factors such as the timing and details of the forecast.

We also understand that unexpected schedule changes can create challenges for families. To balance these concerns, we strive to avoid making decisions hastily while still giving you as much notice as possible. If the forecast doesn’t allow us to decide the evening prior, our goal is to finalize decisions with enough time to begin communicating with families and staff by approximately 6 a.m. on the day of the weather event.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to ensure timely and effective communication throughout the winter season.

MASD Mobile App Push Notifications

As part of our district communication tools, members of our school community are encouraged to download our free mobile app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

When notifications are enabled, important updates will appear as pop-up alerts on your device’s home screen (as shown in the screenshot).

Click here to watch a brief video tutorial that walks you through downloading the app and activating push notifications.

Screenshot of a cell phone that shows a push notification from MASD's mobile app.