Closing school is a complicated decision that affects students, staff and families. Our school provides students with a safe and supportive place to learn. Some students rely on the school for breakfast and lunch. Closing school may cause some families hardships related to finding childcare. Closing school is an exception and we do everything possible to keep schools open.
The primary criteria we consider when making a decision include:
- The safety and well-being of students and staff
- Severity of the weather (extreme cold, flooding, etc.)
- Timing of weather (overnight, weekend, etc.)
- The ability for buses and cars to travel safely.
We continually monitor the forecast from the National Weather Service. Additionally, delayed start times are not logistically possible.
Cold Days
Closing due to temperature or wind chill
School will be canceled if the forecast* for 6 a.m. the following morning shows:
- Wind Chill is below -35 degrees Fahrenheit OR
- Air Temperature is below -25 degrees Fahrenheit
- Decision will be made no later than 8:00 p.m. the night before a cancellation.
- Notification will be sent directly to families by phone and posted on local TV (WCCO-4; KARE-11)
- School closure information will be posted to the school website.
- If Brooklyn Park or Minneapolis Public Schools close, Nasha Shkola will also close.
Snow Days
Closing due to snow or hazardous driving conditions
- School will be canceled if heavy snow and/or icy conditions make it extremely hazardous or impossible for school buses to travel their routes and for employees to get to work safely.
- Decision will be made no later than 8:00 p.m. the night before a cancellation.
- Notification will be sent directly to families by phone and posted on local TV (WCCO-4; KARE-11)
- School closure information will be posted to the school website.
- If Brooklyn Park or Minneapolis Public Schools close, Nasha Shkola will also close.