Emergency Closings

St. Louis Park Public Schools will do its best to make a decision about a late start or school closing by 5:30 a.m. Early dismissal and decisions regarding after school and evening athletics, events and activities will be made by 2 p.m.

The District communicates a school closing, late start or early dismissal by:

• Automated phone call to staff and families
• Web posting on slpschools.org
• Notices posted to the district's official Facebook and Instagram accounts
• Communication to local TV channels
• Recorded message on School Closing Hotline (phone: 952-928-6055)

If school must close early, buses will take home regular riders. Younger students who walk will be kept at school if there is any uncertainty about whether a parent or neighbor is home to care for them.

Key Reminders

• The school district is in contact with the National Weather Service, Park Adam Transportation, and leaders from other school districts to provide the best response to keep students and staff safe in severe weather conditions.
• The school district will not communicate that school is open as scheduled. If a school closing, late start or early dismissal is not announced, staff and students should attend as usual.
• Emergency school closing information is also provided to the following media outlets: WCCO 830 AM; WCCO Channel 4; KSTP Channel 5; KMSP/FOX Channel 9; and KARE Channel 11. 
• If school must close early due to emergencies, the school district website, school closing hotline and the media outlets listed above will carry the announcement. Buses will take those children who normally ride the bus home.