School Closing Information

students standing outside in snowIf weather forces us to alter our school day in the form of an early dismissal, late start, or cancellation, the methods below are the modes of communication the district will use to inform you of this decision.

IMPORTANT: The successful delivery of information is dependent upon accurate contact information obtained from school records. If your household and/or emergency contact information changes, please let your child's school office know as soon as possible.

  • The first notification you will receive about a school closure will come from our district's social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).


  • The Clinton School District will notify parents via text, email, app notification, and phone call. Go here to learn more about opting-in for text messages. To download our mobile app to your phone, search for "Clinton School District" on Google Play or the Apple App Store.  You can find more information about our mobile app here
  • Our local radio station, 95.3 FM KDKD, will also publicize any school delays, early releases, closings, or cancellations.
  • Finally, all inclement weather decisions regarding the Clinton School District will be submitted to the following television stations: KSHB 41, KMBC 9, KCTV 5, and Fox 4.

LATE START INFO:
Please be aware that if the district chooses to have a late start due to weather factors, all buildings will start 2 hours later than normal. Students riding the bus to school, would be picked up 2 hours later than normal as well.  Breakfast will not be served.

The following would be the start times for each building for a late start.

  • CHS/CTS-9:45 (doors open at 9:15)
  • CMS-9:45 (doors open at 9:25)
  • CIS-10:05 (doors open at 9:30)
  • Henry Elementary-10:10 (doors open at 9:30)
  • CECC-morning classes cancelled
    full day classes start at 10:00 (doors open at 9:55)
    1/2 day afternoon classes regular start time
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