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Closing/Delays

School Closing, Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal, and Emergency Evacuation 

The following procedures will be implemented to notify families in the event of a two (2) hour delayed opening, early dismissal, cancellation of school, or of an emergency evacuation in accordance with school board policy EBCD.  In all instances, please view the television station WMUR Channel 9 Manchester, or WMUR.com for information. (Please do not call the schools for this information).  Additionally, an alert will be sent to all families on the school notification system on the number indicated on your child's Emergency Form. 

Two (2) Hour Delayed Opening 

Delayed opening is an alternative to closing school all day. If the decision is to delay the opening of school, the following will occur: 

  1. An announcement will be made as detailed above, beginning at approximately 6:00 a.m. as well as through Infinite Campus, our automated contact system. 
  2. If weather conditions do not improve by approximately 8:00 a.m., another announcement will be made announcing the cancellation of school for the day.  
  3. For a delayed opening, school starting time is 10:05 a.m. for elementary schools. 

Early Dismissal 

In very rare instances, conditions may develop during the school day that warrants sending students home early. Whenever possible, this decision will be made by 11:00 a.m. This decision, and dismissal times, will be announced as detailed above. Please indicate on your child’s Emergency Form any special circumstances related to your child being dismissed early from school. It is important that any changes in those circumstances be communicated to your child’s school. Whenever possible, school lunch will be served prior to dismissal. 


Cancellation 

The decision to cancel school for the day will typically be made by 6:00 a.m. If weather conditions worsen following a Delayed Opening, an announcement canceling school will be made by 8:00 a.m. School cancellation or “No School” announcements will be made as detailed above by the radio and TV stations listed above. 

The City of Dover’s Community Services Department is responsible for maintaining sidewalks and makes every effort to clear snow from them as soon as possible. School will not be canceled if sidewalks are not plowed in your area.