School Delays January 6 2022

Dear Jeffco Public Schools Staff and Families,

All Jeffco Public Schools buildings and facilities will be on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Thursday, January 6. We are activating this 2-hour delay due to the flash-freeze conditions impacting area roads and the sub-zero temperatures due to windchill. As we prioritize student safety, the snow is less of a factor than the 30-degree drop in temperature that happened late this afternoon causing a layer of ice to develop on wet roads. We feel it is in the interest of student safety to wait until traffic clears tomorrow to transport students to school. We also want to limit the amount of time students might have to wait at the bus stop given that temperatures are forecasted to remain in the single digits (sub-zero with windchill) and cloudy conditions are expected until late morning. We appreciate your support and understanding as our bus drivers navigate potentially hazardous road conditions with extreme caution tomorrow.

Buses will pick-up 2 hours later than their normal schedule, and students are not expected to arrive at school until 2 hours after the regular start time. There will be limited staff at schools to supervise any early-arriving students. Childcare programs that normally run before school will also have a 2-hour delayed start.

This webpage summarizes what happens at your school on a 2-hour delay day.

After-school activities including athletics, events, and childcare programs will run as scheduled unless you are informed otherwise by the school or organization planning the event. Please check your school's social media and website for updates throughout the day.

Remember, you have the ultimate responsibility for the well-being of your students. Parents/guardians can always decide not to send their student to school on a snowy day if they feel it is unsafe. Our schools are flexible with late arrivals and will always excuse a student absence when called in by a parent or guardian.