Emergency Closure Information : Transportation Services : Departments : Bellevue School District

BSD Steps for determining whether to close schools due to snow or ice (PDF)

Up to the minute Official Emergency Closure Information: www.schoolreport.org

For information about the condition of city streets and facilities, go to http://www.bellevuewa.gov/extreme_weather_response.htm

How may I find out if school is closed?

The District is a member of the Public Schools Emergency Communications System (PSECS). School closure information is updated through PSECS which is then accessed by numerous television and radio stations. You can hear closure information and messages by tuning in to a local TV or radio station (please see suggestions below. Other choices are:

Internet Sites: http://www.schoolreport.org
Call the School news line at 425-456-4111
Register for District broadcast email at: www.bsd405.org/districtnotification

For information regarding school closures, schedule information click here: Emergency Communications Bulletin. Please note: Metro transportation remains on the same schedule; however, in extreme conditions Metro may need to alter their routes. However, BSD is not aware of their route changes as they are a separate entity than BSD yellow bus schedules. If you have any questions regarding Metro transportation please call 1-800-542-7876.

PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE THE TV, RADIO STATIONS OR BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS

All high schools and International/Robinswood schools use Metro. During periods of poor weather Metro will attempt to maintain service according to schedule - even if school is to start late. Please listen to messages and have alternative means arranged to get to and from school if poor weather is present or predicted.

Radio/TV Stations With School Closure Information:

TV		RADIO - AM				RADIO - FM
KOMO 4	KING 5	KVI	KIRO	KIXI	KOMO	KUBE	KMPS
KIRO 7	KCPQ 13	570	710	880	1000	93.3	94.1
		KRPM	KBSG	KGY	KRKO	KIRO	KJR
		1090	1210	1240	1380	97.3	95.7

Home Plan-Are You Ready?

Emergencies may require changes in bus transportation effecting the time a child gets home. Each household should make arrangements with neighbors or friends to insure that each child has a place to stay if parents are not at home.

What is the best route home if a child cannot be delivered to the normal bus stop?

Where will your child go if help is needed?

Who will care for your child until you arrive?

Is there someone your child can call to allay fears?

How will your child get home if schools are closed and buses are not available or do not make stops at regular locations?

BELLEVUE SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION MESSAGES AND ROUTING INFORMATION:

SCHOOL BUS MESSAGES:
"Regular Transportation"	"Late Start"	"School will dismiss ( ) hours early"	"School Closed"
Schools open and close at regular times. Transportation Options: Limited bus service as stated. No transportation for selected areas. No transportation. *Southend Snow Schedule Only (click here).*	All schools start one or two hours late. Normal dismissal time. *Regular or* **Limited bus service as stated (click here).* Southend Snow Schedule Only (click here).** Partial day programs cancelled, including the following: Half-day Kindergarten, Headstart, Special Ed Preschool, Tuition Preschool Morning/Midday Shuttles, Elementary ESL Centers Childcare and Stevenson Headstart operate according to normal schedule. No elementary school breakfast.	Buses will deliver students to regular or limited bus stops as announced. This message is for snow or other conditions which may develop during the school day requiring early dismissal.	No out of district transportation. All school activities cancelled. All Childcare, Headstart and Tuition Preschools closed.
*LIMITED BUS SERVICE - see link to emergency bus route information