Our Commitment to Student Safety

 

The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. During severe weather, Spokane International Academy carefully monitors road conditions, weather forecasts, and local district decisions before determining whether school will operate on its regular schedule, begin with a delayed start, or close for the day.

While we traditionally strive to align our weather-related decisions with Spokane Public Schools and other local districts, we reserve the right to make decisions that best meet the unique needs of the SIA community, including our transportation routes, student population, and campus conditions.

 

 

How Families Will Be Notified

 

If weather impacts the school day, families will be notified as early as possible through:

• Bloomz (our primary communication platform)

• Local television and radio stations (typically beginning around 6:00 a.m.)

• SIA Facebook and Instagram

• Additional communication methods, as appropriate

Please ensure your contact information is current so you receive timely notifications.

 

 

Possible Weather Schedules

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Regular Schedule

School operates on its normal schedule, with classes beginning at 8:00 a.m.

 

 

Bus Delays

School remains open on its regular schedule, but bus routes may operate later than usual due to road conditions.

Families will receive updated pickup times as information becomes available.

 

 

Two-Hour Delay

School begins two hours later than normal.

On a two-hour delay, school will begin at 10:00 a.m.

On delayed-start days:

• Bus routes will also operate two hours later than their normal schedule.

• Breakfast will be available as a convenient grab-and-go option for students upon arrival.

 

 

School Closure

School is closed for the day.

Washington State requires public schools to provide 180 instructional days each school year. If school is canceled due to weather, the missed day may be made up later in the school year as needed.

 

 

Family Decisions During Inclement Weather

We recognize that weather conditions can vary significantly across the Spokane region. Even when school is open, families are encouraged to make the decision that is safest for their child based on local road conditions, travel distance, and individual circumstances.

If you believe it is unsafe for your student to travel to school, please notify the school office.

Students who are absent due to hazardous local conditions on two-hour delay days will receive an excused absence.

 

 

Early Dismissal

Although uncommon, severe weather may require an early dismissal to ensure students and staff can travel home safely before conditions worsen.

Examples include:

• Significant snow accumulation expected during the school day

• Severe windstorms

• Other rapidly changing weather conditions that impact safe transportation

If an early dismissal becomes necessary, families will be notified immediately through Bloomz and all other available communication methods using the contact information on file.

 

 

Our Commitment

Every weather decision is made with one goal in mind: keeping students and staff safe while minimizing disruptions to learning whenever possible.

We appreciate your flexibility and partnership as we work together to ensure the safety of our entire school community.