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for Inclement Weather

NEW! School Closure & Inclement Weather Telephone Line

Ferndale School District has established a School Closure & Inclement Weather Telephone Line.
Persons may call the number to receive information about school closures and possible delays in school start times during inclement weather periods.

The number to call is (360) 383-9888.

Snow routes listed below

How can I get information about school and bus scheldules during bad weather conditions?

There are several ways to find out. Please do not call the Transportation Departement becasue these phones lines need to remain open for emergencies. School and bus information is usually announced no later than 6:00 am. All School Closures and/or changes to school start times and bus route information are available by tuning into the following radio and television stations.

What kind of changes to my school schedule could occur?

Emergencies can result in a variety of changes, schools generally do one of three things:

• Close for the day
• Open on a delayed schedule
• Open on a regular schedule but with "snow routes" in effect.

If schools are open on a delayed schedule, when will the bus come?

Busses will follow their normal routes but the pickup time will be delayed for a specified period of time. For instance, if your student was normally picked up at 8:30 am and there was a delay of 30 minutes, the new pickup time would be 9:00 am.

What are "snow routes"?

Snow routes are bus routes that are substituted for regular routes in areas where busses have a difficult time maneuvering because of road and weather conditions. Students affected by "snow routes" need to catch their bus at the alternate stop. NOTE: it is important to know that students are dropped off at their alternate stops regardless of any change in the weather.

How will I know where to catch my bus if I live on a snow route?

Designated Snow routes are listed below. It is your responsibility to know if you live in an area affected by snow routes. Additional snow routes may be added on a case-by-case basis. Radio stations will have information on additional snow routes.

Ferndale School District #502
2005-2006 Designated Snow Routes