In the event of emergencies, a team of Franklin Pierce Schools staff work to balance safety and our commitment to support student learning. The choice to delay or cancel the start of a school day includes assessing road conditions and consulting with other local services. Franklin Pierce Schools will attempt to offer updates about delays and closures by 5am.

• Recorded Telephone Message contact the main office at your child's school to ensure your contact information is up to date
• SMS Message for families/staff who have opted-in, click here if you would like to opt-in
• Email from info@fpschools.org 
• Website www.fpschools.org
• Flash Alert Notification sign up to receive email notifications and download the Flash Alert App, click here.
• Local Media including KIRO 97.3 FM, KOMO 1000 AM, KIRO TV Channel 7, KOMO TV Channel 4, and KING TV Channel 5
• Social Media Facebook and Twitter

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURES & DELAYS

LATE START

• A late start means that the start of the student day is later than normal (usually two hours).
• All staff members are expected to report to work on time in a manner that is safe for them to do so.
• If a late start occurs on an Early Release Wednesday, the school day will end at the regular school day end time.
• All Early Learning Center programs will be canceled.

SELECT SCHOOLS CLOSED

• In the event of a facilities issue or isolated off-campus incident, select schools may be closed.
• School-year employees are not required to report to work. 
• Year-round employees are to report to work on time in a manner that is safe for them to do so.
• If conditions do not allow an employee to report to work or allow an employee to carry out their work, the employee must contact their supervisor.

ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED

• School-year employees are not required to report to work.
• Year-round employees are to report to work on time in a manner that is safe for them to do so. If conditions do not allow an employee to report to work, the employee must contact their supervisor.

ALL SCHOOLS & DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSED

• Essential staff members are required to report to work.
• Year-round employees will be granted administrative leave and school-year employees are not required to report to work.
• Pre-approved leaves will continue to be charged.

*Essential Staff Members list

If you have questions or are unable to receive updates through the channels listed above, please contact the Franklin Pierce Schools District Office at (253) 298-3000.