It is the policy of the Ludlow Public Schools to close or delay the opening of schools in cases of extreme weather or travel conditions. The Superintendent of Schools will make the decision about a school closing or delayed opening (standard two-hour delay) after consultation with the Ludlow DPW and/or Ludlow Police Department. Every effort will be made to make the decision by 5:45 a.m.
In the event that school is cancelled or delayed the Ludlow Public Schools will provide notice for parents via the following:
- Automated phone calls- each home will receive a call between 5:45 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. or in some instances, the evening before. Parents need to be sure their child’s school has the correct phone and email contact information to receive these calls.
- Social Media- the announcement will be posted on the LPS district website, Facebook Page, Twitter Feed and Instagram.
- Media Outlets- Channel 22, Western Mass News
Delayed Opening
In the event of a delayed opening, school will open two (2) hours after the regular starting time. School will be dismissed at the usual time on delayed opening days. If there is a delayed opening, no breakfast will be served on those days and there will be NO MORNING PRESCHOOL.
Occasionally a delayed opening will later be revised to a no school announcement, if conditions worsen or fail to improve. Notification to parents will be announced by an additional phone message as well as posted on the TV and social media sites.
Emergency Dismissal
In the event that an emergency early dismissal is required, the Ludlow Public Schools will make every effort to contact parents/guardians via phone, email, news outlets and social media.
Parents are encouraged to develop a family emergency plan with their children. This plan should address the following issues:
- Where should a child go if he/she arrives home and their parent or other responsible person is not home?
- Is a trusted neighbor usually home?
- Should the child call the parent if he/she arrives home early?
- What should the child do if they are "home alone"?
Early Release Times for Schools
Lunches will be served.
11:45 p.m.- Ludlow High School
12:15 p.m. - Paul R. Baird Middle School
12:45 p.m. - Elementary Schools
No preschool
Half-Day Release Times for Schools
Lunches WIll NOT be served.
NO Preschool
10:20 a.m. - Ludlow High School
10:50 a.m. - Paul R. Baird Middle School
11:20 a.m. - Elementary Schools
No preschool
2-Hour Delay Start Times for Schools
Breakfast WIll NOT be served.
Dismissal time, for schools, does NOT change.
No morning preschool
9:25 a.m. - Ludlow High School
10:10 a.m. - Paul R. Baird Middle School
10:50 a.m. - Elementary Schools
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