Reminder! HCPSS Emergency Notification Procedures

December 1st, 2025

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As we move into winter, families are reminded of the HCPSS emergency notification procedures, including during inclement weather.

HCPSS school operating status options are:

• Schools open as scheduled
• Schools open on a two-hour delay
• Schools dismiss early
• Schools closed

In emergency situations, information will be shared with the community through the HCPSS website, email and text, and the HCPSS hotline. These are the ONLY approved sources for emergency notifications. HCPSS does not utilize local media outlets or platforms other than those listed below.

Parents/guardians are automatically enrolled for email notification with the account entered in Family File; however all users must opt in one time to receive text messages. To opt in or confirm that you are signed up to receive messages, text the word “yes” to 67587 from the mobile number listed in your Family File. If you are not receiving HCPSS or school emails/texts, please contact your school’s front office.

Additional family and community members, and students may subscribe manually.

Decisions regarding closings due to inclement weather will be made no later than 5:30 a.m., immediately followed by notification to families and community. Two-hour delays will be called by 5:30 a.m. and reevaluated for closure no later than 7:30 a.m. Follow-up messaging will only be issued if there is a change in operating status. If inclement weather conditions develop during the school day, a decision to close schools early is generally made no later than 10:30 a.m.

Schedules for pre-K/RECC emergency late arrivals/early dismissals are available online.

Complete information on HCPSS emergency notification procedures can be found online.