School Closing Information

A school alert text system will notify parents, faculty, and staff about delayed openings or school closures. Texts are sent to cell phone numbers, so parents should be sure their cell phone number is listed in the correct field on Parents' Web in FACTS. We are glad to have this efficient and effective communication method with our community. We will also post the update as a pop-up alert on our website.

In the event of a delayed School opening, there are no Early Birds. Children should go directly to their classrooms at the start of School.

Friends School Haverford will be closed when snow creates extremely hazardous transportation conditions or if most of the surrounding school districts are closed. If you feel that transporting your children will be unsafe, even if we do not close School, please feel free to keep your children at home.

Friends School Haverford will send an alert stating that the School is closing early if a significant snowfall occurs while School is in session. School District buses may arrive early to pick up children on short notice. If a School District bus does come before, the School office must first obtain a parent's permission for their child to take that bus. Since this is often done on short notice, please immediately notify the office of your snow emergency contingency plan. Please be aware of snow or storm conditions, the likelihood of your child's early arrival at home, or the necessity of coming to School early to avoid hazardous driving conditions.

It is essential to develop a contingency plan with a neighbor willing to supervise your children in the event of early transportation home during inclement weather. Please inform your children of this plan.

In the event of a severe snowfall, we encourage you to pick up your child as early as possible so faculty can get home safely, too. Please call the School to let us know when you expect to arrive.