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School Closing Information
School Closing Procedures
The South Portland School Department system uses a variety of
sources of information to determinewhether to close schools, or
dismiss school early. These sources include actual physical
inspection of theroads and school conditions by transportation
officials and other staff at spots throughout the district,and an
analysis of independent reports from the South Portland Public
Works Department and theNational Weather Service.
Consistent procedures are maintained in order to respond quickly
to emergency weather conditions andprotect the safety and
well-being of students. All public schools within the South
Portland SchoolDepartment adhere to the same procedures concerning
emergency weather conditions. The decision to
change school operations is made by the Superintendent of
Schools or his/her designee and will affectall schools within the
school system.
Public Announcements
Information about school operations is announced publicly as
soon as possible on local radio, televisionstations, and on twitter
at (South Portland Maine @spsdme).
Television Stations Radio Stations
Channel 6 WBLM 102.9 FM WMGX 93.1FM
Channel 8 WPOR 101.9 FM WYNZ 100.9 FM
Channel 13 WGAN 5600FM
If schools are closed or delayed, the announcement is usually
made by 5:30 am. If schools are closingearly, the announcements are
made in a timely manner.
The South Portland School Department uses the SchoolMessenger
notification system to send email andtext alerts directly to
parents and staff. See the attached guide to help you get
started.
Early Dismissal
Schools may be closed early, and all operations affecting
dismissal of students including BusTransportation will be activated
earlier than the regular school closing time. The Superintendent
ofSchools will decide if school and community activities for the
afternoon and evening are cancelled.
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