Call-outs, Closures, and Dismissal Information
Because inclement weather always is a possibility during the winter months, we offer this informational page to let students, families, and staff know how, and where, information on school closures or delays will be announced.
The decision to call an inclement weather delay, or close school, because of weather is rooted in the safety of all our students and staff.
How a Decision to Delay or Close Schools is Made
Making a decision to delay school start times or close schools on an inclement weather day is based on information provided to the district leadership team by staff who evaluate information from many different public agencies, as well
as reports received from MNPS employees who evaluate travel conditions throughout Davidson County.
It is important to note that hazardous or icy conditions may affect transportation options in parts of our large county that may not be apparent in other areas.
Our team's intent is to notify families by at least 5:30 a.m. of school delays or closures based on the information available to us at the time of a decision.
Notifications
Telephone Calls
In case of school start delays or closures, families will be notified via a telephone call to the primary phone number listed with their student's school.
A Note about the Telephone Call-Outs: We serve more than 80,000 students and our call-out system cannot call all our families at the same time. The notification may take a few minutes after the notification is sent to reach your family. For that reason, we also post to the website and to our social media accounts as soon as we know schools will delay their opening bell or will close for the day.
Online and @MetroSchools Social Media
- Check this website for the alert banner that will be added to the top of all website pages in the event of an inclement weather schedule change.
- Check for announcements on @MetroSchools social media accounts:
Local Media
Look for information on all four major television stations that serve the Davidson County area. Local online news organizations often post the information as well.
Transportation
Metro School Bus Riders
If schools are delayed, MNPS buses will operate on the delayed schedule. The call-out and social media posts will let you know how long the delay is.
Example: If schools will open two hours late, and a bus is normally scheduled to pick up a student at 7:05 a.m., the delayed pickup time would be 9:05 a.m.
MTA WeGo Riders
Students who use public transportation should visit the MTA WeGo website for
route updates and schedule.
Before- and After-care
Before- and after-care programs follow the school district's schedule when there are delays or closures.
Inclement Weather Schedule
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Before-Care Programs
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After-School and After-Care Programs
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| One-Hour Late Start |
Before-Care programs open one hour late. |
No change. |
| Two-Hour Late Start |
Before-Care programs open two hours late. |
No change. |
| School Closure |
Before-Care programs are closed. |
After-School and After-Care programs are closed. |
| Early Dismissal |
No change. |
After-School and After-Care programs are closed. |
YMCA Fun Company: In the event of a school closure, the YMCA Fun Company opens snow sites for children who are enrolled in the program.
For a full list, please visit YMCA Fun Co website.
After-School Activities and Sports
If school is canceled due to weather, all after-school activities are canceled as well, including sports practice, games, performances, parent meetings, etc. The only exception is TSSAA playoff games, over which MNPS has no
jurisdiction.
Cold Weather Shelter
Families who need cold weather shelter can stay informed on whether the Nashville cold weather shelter will be open in these ways:
- Visit the Cold Weather Shelter website for daily status updates on whether the shelter will be open. Updates are posted by 9 a.m.
- Call the information phone line, 615-862-6391
Subscribe to TEXT updates by texting the word Nashvillewinter to 84483
- Visit the Extreme Weather Facebook page for updates
During winter, the Extreme Weather Facebook page will post when Metro opens an overflow shelter.
Is Your Contact Information up to Date?
It is important your contact information in the Infinite Campus Family Portal is correct to ensure you receive any and all notifications from the school district.
You can double-check or update your contact information in the following ways:
Additional information can be found on the MNPS Family Portal webpage.
Note: Only telephone and email addresses can be updated online or via the app. Address changes must be made in person.
MNPS Staff: MNPS employees can update contact information through the Employee Self Service linked in the MNPS Intranet.