We have reached the time of year when temperatures drop and we must make sure that we are prepared for inclement weather and the impact it may have on in-person learning.
The District's top priority is always the health and safety of students, staff and the public. If schools can safely be opened, Riverview Gardens School District will do its best to deliver education programs and services by opening all or some of its schools and providing bus services.
In the event that we must consider canceling in-person learning due to inclement weather or adverse conditions, RGSD will make every effort to notify parents, scholars and staff as early as possible via the following sources of information:
Local television and radio stations: FOX 2, KMOV 4 and KSDK 5
District SISK Phone Calls and/or Text Alerts
District Website: rgsd.k12.mo.us
RGSD app notifications
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RGSDSchools
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rgsdschools/
What Can Parents Do?
Monitor information sites indicated above
Make sure to update all emergency contact information provided to the school – including phone numbers, address and names of contacts
Keep phone lines open; please avoid contacting schools
Develop a back-up plan for child care and transportation in case of early dismissal or closure
If schools are open, dress your child warmly and cover head and hands; dress in layers
Ensure your child has on boots or leather shoes to keep feet dry
If possible transport your walker to school
Should the District decide to go to an Early Release Schedule due to inclement weather, schools will operate at the following times:
High School: 7:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Elementary Schools: 8:05 AM - 12:50 PM
Middle Schools: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM
RGSD may close the district or use an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) day or a delayed start on inclement weather days.
On a district closure day, all classes will be canceled and district offices will be closed. An additional school day will be made up at the end of the school year for each district closure date.
During an AMI day, in-person classes are canceled, but students will take part in independent learning activities with online teacher support. Students in grades 4-12 should check their email and/or log into Google Classroom at the start of the AMI school day to view instructions from their teachers. Families of students in grades K-3 should assist scholars with checking their email as well as check their personal email to view instructions from teachers. All teachers will have zoom office hours from 9:00 am.-11:00 am. and from 1:00 pm.-2:00 pm. to provide scholars with support.
With a delayed start, all RGSD schools start two hours later than normal (i.e., elementary schools start at 10:05 a.m. instead of 8:05 a.m.) and end at the normal dismissal time. Normal and delayed start times for RGSD schools are as follows:
School Level | Normal Start Time | Delayed Start Time |
Elementary Schools | 8:05 | 10:05 |
Middle Schools | 8:45 | 10:45 |
High Schools | 7:30 | 9:30 |