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Inclement Weather:
New Harmony School
812-682-4401
New Harmony school delays and closings will be reported by the following local radio and
TV stations.
Radio: WBNL AM, WFMW AM, WKTG FM, WUEV FM, WRAY FM, WSMI AM, WYXY FM
TV: WFIE, WNIN
The media will announce one of the following:
One-hour delay in school starting time: Buses run regular routes one hour later (public and
nonpublic). If a one-hour delay occurs, afternoon kindergarten buses will run at their
regular time.
Schools closed: No transportation service provided (public and nonpublic).
Limited bus service: A plan that will only be used the second or third day after a heavy snow
when turnarounds are not clear. Limited bus service will only be used in extreme
conditions. It requires some students to use an alternate bus stop.
If schools are open and parents do not want to send their children to school, the absence
will be treated as excused, and the work missed may be made up. This decision is always
available to parents.
Early Dismissals
Mid-day snowstorms create different problems; however, we seldom use early dismissals.
We are reluctant to do so for several reasons:
1. The bus fleet starts its sequence of afternoon runs at 3:00 p.m. In order to dismiss one
hour early, we must decide no later than 11:45 a.m. to implement the early dismissal
properly.
2. If we dismiss early, there is the possibility of children being dropped off at home with no
one there to let them in.
If conditions in the afternoon are such that parents wish to go to the school and pick up
their children early, they may do so. The principal will release the children to parents, and
the absence will be excused.
We advise our drivers to be cautious and to take their time in inclement weather, so it is not
unusual for buses to run late. If drivers are unable to travel a particular road safely, they are
instructed to return with the affected students and parents are notified so that other
transportation arrangements can be made. However, this seldom occurs. Our buses are
equipped with snow tires, and they have relatively good traction.
All of our buses are now equipped with direct radio communication to the district
transportation office. This enables us to monitor the status of our fleet, as well as the road
conditions throughout the district.
Parents and students are urged to listen to the radio or to watch TV for announcements
concerning changes in school time or bus schedules. Please do not call the school or
transportation office for this information.
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