CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS / BUS CANCELLATION 
The decision to close schools shall be made prior to 6:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Media announcements shall be made by 7:00 a.m. (full day closure) and 2:30 p.m. (afternoon bus cancellation).
The paramount consideration is the safety of our students.
Media announcements shall be through the the following radio and television stations:
CFAM - CJOB - CBC-990 - CKSB - CHSM - CTV
If schools are closed due to cold weather or poor road conditions, parents and/or guardians are asked to make alternate arrangements for students for that day.
Decisions respecting the closure of schools will be made by the Superintendent & CEO after consultation with the RRVSD Transportation department, RCMP, Highways department, other school divisions, and a combination of some or all of the following criteria:
1. Visibility
2. Extreme Cold Temperatures (-35 C or lower) - We consult the Environment Canada website and use the temperature as reported at the Winnipeg International Airport to help us make our decision.
Contact Information: 1-900-565-5555
3. Extreme Wind Chill Factor (-45 C or lower)
4. Road Conditions
Contact Information: 1–877–627- 6237 / 1-204-945-3704
Once students have arrived at the schools, schools will remain open until regular dismissal time. In the event that afternoon bus routes are cancelled by the Superintendent & CEO due to inclement weather developing during the school day, students will be sent home using the emergency billet system arranged in advance.
For more details, please refer to:
CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND OTHER EMERGENCIES
ROUTE CANCELLATION
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