Delay and Cancellation Information
Dear Graham Local Parents and Guardians:
As winter approaches, please know your child’s safety is always a concern to all members of the Graham Local School District. It is with this understanding that I write this letter intending to explain the process by which Graham Local School officials come to a decision to delay or cancel school.
School calamity days may be called for a variety of issues. As you know, snow, ice and fog are the most common in west central Ohio. A calamity day may also be called for an electrical outage, plumbing troubles or other facility issues, and even issues such as staff illness. Obviously, inclement weather is the biggest concern during winter.
To determine if school is closed or delayed by inclement weather, the following steps are taken:
Mr. Don Burley, Director of Operations, and I drive the roads of our district.
Mr. Burley and I contact school officials of neighboring districts regarding their weather and road conditions.
Mr. Burley and I consult local weather forecasts.
Because Graham’s first buses hit the road early, an initial decision regarding school delay or closure is usually made by 5:30 a.m. If a second decision is required, the deadline is 7:30 a.m.
Once a decision has been made to delay or cancel school, there are several methods for you to obtain pertinent information:
All Call
Graham Local School District does not currently have a way to send community members text messages through a self-add option. We are working with our provider to make this an option. As an alternative, we do send notifications through our GLS Falcons app. Please download our app to stay up to date.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3uIUpmz
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3PjOtK8
Closing and Delay information will appear on the district home page, in the Live Feed section, as soon as possible once a decision has been made.
Social Media Twitter account @GrahamSchools
Facebook Page: Graham Local Schools
Radio / TV
WKPO 98.3 FM in Bellefontaine
TV Channels – 2, 7, 22 and 45 in Dayton
Another important safety concern is to remember to devise a plan for your family in the event the district must call for an early dismissal. Especially important is for young children who ride the bus to have someone meet them if an early dismissal is called.
As always, your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Chad Lensman
Superintendent