Upper School Closing Information

Early Dismissal due to Inclement Weather

Since the majority of Upper School students live on campus, Upper School classes usually continue even when buses are not running. In the rare occasion when the Upper School has a late start or is closed, day student parents will receive a phone call from their child's advisor.

As soon as a decision is made to close Lower or Middle school, the information will be available on the school's 24 hour weather emergency line:

610-399-7777

Parents may also call their individual school district emergency busing phone number.

We understand that students who ride buses may be delayed according to the opening time of the individual district. Parents who drive their children to school should take into consideration their local road conditions. If day students can not get here safely, please call the upper school office at 610-399-7700 to confirm the student's absence for the day due to weather.

In the event of inclement winter weather:

(Please remember that when Westtown School is listed
it is referring only to Middle and Lower school.)

KYW radio (1060 AM) will broadcast the closing of Lower (code #2864) and Middle (code # 862) Schools.
Channel 10's Website (nbc10.com) will have closing information. Link to "School Closing Alert"
Notice of the closing of Lower and Middle School will scroll across the TV screen on Channel 10.
KYW School Closing Line, 1-900-737-1060, ($.95) will have Lower and Middle School closing information.

Early Dismissal Information

1. Students should look for any early bus dismissal information on the Upper School Office door. This information also will be shared at lunch.

2. If a student leaves school during the day, he/she must sign out in the Day Student sign-out book on the counter in the Upper School Office (and sign in if the student returns to campus that day).

3. There only are three options for students who need to leave early:
a) take the regular bus home at the early dismissal time;
b) leave with their parent(s); or
c) leave with someone else's parent(s) provided parental permission and an invitation is received by the Upper School Office.

These procedures are intended to insure student safety and to let the school know when students have left campus. Frequently, parents call to inquire about how their child is getting home. Parent(s) and students should formulate a plan in the case of an early dismissal due to a winter storm to avoid confusion about what to do.

If weather conditions prohibit you from picking up your child, you may request to have your child stay overnight on the dorm. Please call 610-399-7700 to confirm arrangements.

Thanks for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free contact the Upper School Office.