Hallsville Families,
Winter is upon us, and we understand how unpredictable winter weather can be and the potential impact on our families. Please read below regarding how the district will address school closures and make-up days, including Alternative Methods of Instruction. We encourage you to create a plan for your family in the event of a 2-hour delay, cancellation, or early dismissal. The information below can also be found on the district website here: https://www.hallsville.org/weather.
School Closures & 2 Hour Delays:
For information on inclement weather closures, delays, or cancellations, you will receive the following:
ParentSquare app notification
A phone call and an email from the district. The phone call and the email will contain the same information, so if you miss the call, please check your email rather than returning a call to the school.
notifications on local media: ABC17/KMIZ, KOMU 8-TV, KRCG 13-TV, KFRU AM, and Zimmer Radio Stations.
an update to our Facebook and Instagram social media pages
In the event of a 2-hour delay, schools will open two hours later than normal, and transportation will also run two hours later. Please read the 2-Hour Delayed Start document for additional information.
Make-Up Days:
As noted on the school calendar, Mondays may be used as inclement weather make-up days. If needed, the expected order for make-up days is as follows: Monday, January 27; Monday, February 3; Monday, March 3; Monday, March 10; and Monday, April 7. The district will notify families in advance if a Monday will be designated as a make-up day.
Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI)
In addition, the Missouri Department of Education (DESE) allows school districts to implement Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) when school buildings are closed due to sudden, unexpected short-term closures such as utility outages or inclement weather. AMI can be used to make up 36 hours of lost instructional time. During an AMI day, students will complete specific school work at home as assigned by their classroom teachers.
In the event of inclement weather, the district will specify whether it will be a traditional snow day, a make-up day as stated above, or an AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) day.
Elementary students (K-5) will utilize “Literacy-Math-Create” choice boards. Teachers will soon provide a paper packet for each student that should be kept at home until an AMI day is used. These choice boards will have specific instructions on learning activities your child will need to complete. The completed and signed choice board will serve as student attendance for days not in attendance due to a short-term closure.
Secondary students (grades 6-12) will receive their assignments through their teachers’ Google Classrooms. Completed assignments will serve as student attendance for days not in attendance due to a short-term closure. Secondary students who need a hotspot at home should contact Ms. Baker.
Students will be held accountable for completing assigned work. Teachers will check for understanding in various ways, including collecting the lessons and activities the next day of attendance, having students submit them electronically, or checking the log of electronic/web-based/app activities for completion. Per DESE, all AMI assignments must be submitted the next day of in-seat attendance. Assignments not submitted by the second school day upon return will be marked as a student absence.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal.
Hallsville Communications
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