Published on December 1, 2025
The Warwick School District would like to remind parents of the communication procedures in place should a schedule change occur due to inclement weather.
Parents should check the following Warwick channels for morning decision information:
Website: www.warwicksd.org
Social Media: Facebook page and Instagram page
Typically, these decisions are made before 6 a.m.
If the district needs to notify families of a two-hour delay or morning closure of the school, Warwick will contact families with a phone message and an email.
If you are an individual outside of the district (ie, daycare provider, bus driver, local police, etc.) and would like to receive notification regarding weather-related delays, you can sign up for Warwick’s Fast News email alert system.
The announcement of school delays or closings will be reported on the following local radio and television stations:
FM Radio:
WROZ (101.3 FM)
NASH (106.7 FM)
WIOV (105.1 FM)
WARM (103.3 FM)
WSOX (96.1 FM)
WJTL (90.3 FM)
WDAC (94.FM)
Television:
WGAL 8
ABC 27
CBS 21
FOX 43
During school hours, in the event of an early dismissal or other emergency, parents will be alerted by phone and email. Early dismissals or any other important information that impacts students/families during the school day will be communicated in this way.
How does the District decide whether to delay/close school?
In making decisions related to weather and our school schedule, student and staff safety is the number one priority. The district utilizes information from a wide variety of sources in making these difficult decisions, including weather professionals, township and borough road crews, local emergency management, local law enforcement, neighboring school districts, and personal experiences with driving around the district to experience conditions firsthand. Timing in decision-making is critical; morning calls must be made by 5:30 a.m. to provide sufficient notice for bus contractors and building and grounds staff to ensure our facilities are ready for students and staff. In determining an early dismissal, a decision must be made by 10:30 a.m. for similar reasons, so buses can be ready to get students home safely, and our facilities are safe for buses to pick up our students. We do try to provide lunch to all students whenever possible before an early dismissal. We also think specifically of our student drivers when making weather-related decisions. We recommend that families have a ‘Plan B’ if you do not wish for your student driver to be on the road when school is in session. We thank you for your support and patience, as the weather is often difficult to predict.
In the event a Flexible Instructional Day (FID) is called, that information will be shared using the same methods for announcing an inclement weather day. On a FID, students are responsible for completing their class assignments, which will be posted no later than 10 a.m. Teachers will be available during school hours by email. The FID's Family overview can be found here, and the FID's FAQs can be found here.
2-Hour Delay Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the bus schedule for 2-hour delays?
The buses will arrive 2 hours after the typical arrival time. (Example: Bus pick up is at 7:45 on a typical day; bus pick up will be at 9:45 on a 2-hour delay.)
What is the schedule for half-day kindergarten or pre-kindergarten students on a 2-hour delay day?
Kindergarten: Warwick does not offer a half-day kindergarten program. Parents can opt their child out of a portion of the full-day program, but Kindergarten operates as a full-day program. Parents who participate in the partial day should follow the schedule for arrival time as indicated by the weather/emergency update and pick up at the typical pickup time.
Pre-Kindergarten: AM Pre-k is cancelled on 2-hour delay days.
What time do offices open on 2-hour delay days?
Offices will typically open 1 hour later than usual on 2-hour delay days. Staff should not report to buildings prior to the 1-hour delay to provide time for the Buildings & Grounds Team to clear the parking lots and sidewalks.
Who can I contact with questions on 2-hour delay days?
Families can contact their school building during the typical or modified hours with additional questions.
What if the 2-hour delay becomes a Flexible Instructional Day?
We will notify families through social media, our website, and local tv/news stations.