All decisions are based on safety.   

For emergency closings and late starts, coordination starts as early as 4:00 a.m. of the applicable school day. If a decision is made to close schools, every attempt will be made to have the entire notification system initiated by 5:45 a.m. and completed by 6:15 a.m.  We recommend parents/guardians always check any of the different methods our district uses to communicate information regarding school delayed starts or closings.  

If inclement weather forces the Yuma School District-1 to close, start late or dismiss early, one of the following announcements will be made via Schoolmessenger, local radio and news stations.

School is delayed (a two-hour late start)

• All schools will open two hours later than regular start times.
• Breakfast will NOT be served.
• All morning Yuma Preschool sessions will be canceled.  Afternoon sessions will run as normal.
• Busses will follow storm route procedures.
• All activities and athletics will be held.
• All after school and evening community ed activities will meet, including community groups/rentals.

** Please note, if it is determined that it is unsafe to transport students after the late start has been called, a new call will go out no later than 7:30 am indicating the need for schools to be closed.

School is Closed

• All schools will be closed for the entire day.
• All school activities and athletics will be canceled for the day.
• All Yuma Preschool programs will be canceled  
• All daytime, after school and evening community ed activities are canceled, including community groups/rentals.

School is dismissed early

• All schools will close early and students will be sent home.
• All activities and athletics are canceled for the remainder of the day.
• All morning Yuma Preschool sessions will be canceled for remainder of the day
• All after school and evening community ed activities are canceled, including community groups/rentals.

Remember to check the following information mediums for school closure information and updates: 

Newspapers:  www.yumapioneer.com