Emergency Closing Information
Eden Central School District uses an automated mass notification system to inform parents, staff and students of a school emergency, school closure, or other important announcement affecting our schools. This eAlert system has several components:
- Text messages
- Automated phone calls
The decision to close schools in weather-related situations normally will be made by the superintendent by 6 a.m. The safety of students and staff is the basis for any decision. Key factors that are considered include current and projected weather conditions and road conditions. On rare occasions, severe weather conditions and road closures or travel bans in other parts of Western New York may impact the district's ability to operate school because staff members are unable to get into work.
When schools are closed due to inclement weather, local television stations (WKBW(CH. 7), WGRZ (CH. 2), WIVB (CH.4), and Spectrum News) will be notified as well as the following radio station: WBEN-AM (930). The fastest way to get news about a snow day is by eAlerts and following the district on Facebook and Instagram.
If schools are closed, all other activities including athletic practices and contests, student activities, and Community Education classes are cancelled.
If it is determined that school cannot continue for the duration of the day due to an emergency situation, the district will notify parents via its emergency notification system.
Parents are reminded to provide the school office with up-to-date emergency contact information, including work and cell phone numbers. All families should make arrangements for their children in the event students are dismissed early because of an unanticipated emergency. Your children should be familiar with a safe alternate site (e.g. neighbor’s house) where they may go in the event that you are not home.