How to Find Out If School Is Canceled

Using Your Local Newspaper

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  Access the website of your local newspaper.

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  Review the headline stories for a story regarding school closings.

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  Click on the story and review the list for your child's school. If your child's school is closed for the day, further information will be listed. Start times may also be listed if your child's school will start later in the day.

Using theTelephone

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  Obtain the phone number for your child's school. The phone number may be found in the local phone book, online or in the header of any letters you received from the school.

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  Dial the phone number for the school.

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  Ask the school representative if school is canceled for the day. If your child's school is canceled for the day, a recorded message may play informing you of the cancellation.

Using Cancellations.com

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  Access the "Cancellations.com" website.

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  Enter the zip code for your child's school in the indicated field.

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  Click the date you are checking for on the calendar. Click "Search."

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  Review the search results. If your child's school is canceled for the day, it will be listed in the results.