Weather and Emergency Updates

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.

Weather
 
Staff and families can expect to receive information about school closures and delays in the following ways:
 
  • 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.