Hilton Central Schools' Emergency Alerts: School Closings and other Emergencies

School Safety in the Hilton Central School District

The Hilton Central School District will contact the local media when bad weather or any other emergency situation forces the closing of district schools; the information will be communicated as soon as possible to both TV and radio media including YNN NEWS CH 9; WROC TV-8; WHEC TV-10; WHAM TV-13; FOX News; WHAM 1180-AM; etc. A message is also placed on the District¹s Main Telephone Number voicemail message, 585-392-1000, as soon as possible. The decision to close school in weather-related situations will normally be made no later than 6:30 a.m. in most cases, prior to the school buses being sent on the road. Most TV and radio stations carry school closing information. 

After-School Activities  When schools are closed for weather-related conditions, all other activities including interscholastic sports; YMCA Child Care; sports practice, athletic events; Aquatic Center, student activities; Community Education; and community-related classes and activities may be cancelled.   

Early Dismissal . . . Have a Plan in Place and Be Sure to Communicate this to your Children  In the event of an early dismissal of students during the school day due to loss of power, loss of water, or other emergency situation, there are procedures in place to transport students home. This information will be communicated as soon as possible to both TV and radio media. A message is also placed on the District Main Telephone Number, 392-1000. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to make the final decision regarding school attendance.  If parents feel the weather is too severe, they have the right to keep their children home. In this instance, it is essential that the parent contact the school to alert them of their children’s absence and to make arrangements for missed work.

Emergency Closing Data Card  Each year parents indicate a course of action to be taken on the Emergency Closing Data Card which is completed for all K-6 students, and updated every year for grades 7-12. This will assist you and the schools in making appropriate plans for each child. Please take this opportunity to talk to your child. Make sure your child knows where to go in your neighborhood if the parent or caregiver is not at home.  

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