Winter Weather Plans 2025-2026

With winter weather on the way, we want to ensure everyone knows what to expect if we have weather-related school closures or delays.

TWO-HOUR DELAYS
When extra time is needed to ensure safe travel to school, we will call a two-hour delay. On delay days, preschool classes will be canceled. All other buildings will open two hours later than usual, but still dismiss at their regular times:
    
Two-Hour Delay Schedule

• Indian Trail Elementary: 11:35 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
• Winchester Trail Elementary: 10:50 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
• Canal Winchester Middle School: 9:15 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.
• Canal Winchester High School: 9:55 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

During a delay, bus routes will run about two hours later than their normal time. Please plan for extra time, as our drivers adjust to the road conditions to keep everyone safe.

EASTLAND-FAIRFIELD CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
During a two-hour delay, Canal Winchester High School students who attend Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools and ride a Canal Winchester bus will also be transported on a two-hour delay. If Canal Winchester Schools is closed due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, transportation to the Career Center is not provided.

Please contact Eastland-Fairfield directly for information about their attendance policies when a student’s home school is closed or delayed.

SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS
If school is canceled due to inclement weather, it will be a traditional snow day with no remote learning. If we experience excessive snow days, we may need to shift to remote learning to meet state-required hours. We’ll notify families in advance if this becomes necessary.

INCLEMENT WEATHER DECISIONS
Our goal is to decide on closures or delays by 5:30 a.m. whenever possible. Decisions are based on several factors, including road conditions assessed by staff driving throughout the district and forecasts for the day ahead.

NOTIFICATIONS FOR DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS
We’ll notify families of delays or closures through ParentSquare via email, phone, and text. Updates will also be posted on our website, social media channels, and the following TV stations:
WTTE Channel 28, WBNS Channel 10, WSYX Channel 6, and WCMH Channel 4.

If a childcare provider or family member needs to receive notifications, they can sign up here.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate winter weather together!