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Emergency School Cancellation

Regular school attendance reinforces the importance of education and prepares students for the responsibilities they will face after graduation. It is this fundamental conviction along with child care concerns, belief that children are often safer in school, promotion of a strong work ethic, and the dependable performance of Norwell’s highway Department that result in the practice of keeping Norwell schools in session, even during most snowstorms. However, there are situations when extremely heavy snowfall, ice covered roads, or other emergency conditions lead to the cancellation of school. Delayed openings are even more rare and will only be employed in those unique circumstances when weather conditions are likely to improve substantially and additional time is needed to treat road surfaces. Early dismissal due to impending storm conditions will only be employed in extreme cases; however, from time to time, it maybe necessary to dismiss secondary and upper grade students slightly earlier so that the buses are able to transport kindergarten to grade four students in a timely fashion.While very infrequent, there may be occasions when afternoon kindergarten is cancelled due to hazardous weather conditions. In those rare instances when school is cancelled, NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS will be broadcast on the following stations:

Since telephone lines must be kept open for communication and safety purposes, please DO NOT call the radio and television stations, Town Offices, Communication Center, the schools, or the Superintendent.