Ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families remains top priority of Batesville School District during inclement weather. The decision to hold school can be both straightforward and challenging, and the goal is to keep Batesville School District families informed and safe.

INFORMATION

Batesville School District may delay the start of school, dismiss early, or close school due to inclement weather or other emergencies.

Due to changes in Arkansas law, public schools are no longer allowed to use AMI days to count toward their required days/hours of instruction. 

After-school activities will be canceled on days when school is dismissed early due to inclement weather or other unscheduled closures.

There may be times when roads are clear in town, but rural, shaded, or outlying areas are not safely passable.

If conditions change after an initial announcement, the district may need to adjust the plan. Families will be notified as soon as possible through official district communication channels.

COMMUNICATION

While it is not always possible, the goal is to communicate a decision by the evening before a potential closure, or by 6:00 a.m. the day of.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding school closures, delayed starts, or schedule changes, Batesville School District will share official updates through:

• ParentSquare (primary notification)
• District Website
• Batesville School District Social Media
• Local news outlets (as available)

Please make sure your phone number and email address are current so you don’t miss time-sensitive alerts.

If you have not been receiving messages, please ensure your contact information is updated with your student’s school.

TRANSPORTATION (SNOW ROUTES)

In the event of inclement weather, if conditions allow for school to remain open, Batesville School District may run buses on snow routes based on road conditions.

When snow routes are in effect:

• Bus routes may be modified, delayed, or adjusted
• Snow route information will be provided based on current road conditions
• Updates will be shared through ParentSquare, the district website, and BSD social media
   

Snow Bus Route Information
Snow bus route information will be available on the district website, district social media, and sent through ParentSquare when applicable.