School Closings, Delays & Early Dismissals 

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The decision to delay the opening of school, dismiss early, or close school for the day due to weather conditions is never an easy one. Our priority is always the safety of the children.
 

When Port Jervis is forced to close or delay schools or to dismiss students early due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions, that information is reported here, on the district web site, and on local radio and television stations. Parents are asked to please try avoid calling the school offices for this information since it is important to keep phone lines free in case of emergency.

The following stations carry emergency announcements:

» WNBC  Channel 4
» WYOU  Channel 20
 

» WDLC    AM  1490
» WRRV    FM   92.7
» WTSX    FM   96.7
» WSUL    FM   98.3
» WGNY   FM   103. 1

Transportation Department Announcement Line: 858-5867

Information for parents of satellite school students:
Click here for the list of web sites and radio stations that carry school closing and delay announcements for students who attend satellite schools.  

Have a plan for early dismissals
When there's an early dismissal due to bad weather, high school students are released first, followed by middle school and then elementary students. No matter what grade level your children are, parents are reminded to make sure that all school-age children know what to do in case of an early dismissal.

Make arrangements with a sitter, neighbor, friend, or relative who can be called on in such situations - and review your plans with your children on a regular basis.