OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Public Schools (OPS) announced Tuesday that they will add two-hour late start and two-hour early release to their winter weather options.
The following statement was sent by OPS in an e-mail Tuesday evening:
"Understanding that safety is our top priority and every minute of instruction matters, Omaha Public Schools may utilize a late start or early release option if winter weather affects part, but not all, of a school day in the months to come. Omaha Public Schools will strive to communicate any schedule adjustments or cancellations to families and staff the evening prior to a change. If the forecast requires additional monitoring before a final decision is made, OPS will communicate any adjustments or cancellations as early as possible the day of a weather event."
The list below helps explain how schedule changes would impact students and families, according to OPS:
TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
-All schools will dismiss two hours earlier than their normal dismissal time.
-Afternoon-only early childhood programs will be canceled for the day.
-All after school activities are canceled.
-Breakfast and lunch will be served. Service time may be changed to accommodate school needs.
-Kids Club will not be available following an early dismissal. • Buses will run as-scheduled in the morning and two hours earlier than normal at dismissal.
TWO-HOUR DELAYED START
-All schools will begin classes two hours later than normal and dismiss at the regular time.
-Morning-only early childhood programs will be canceled for the day.
-Kids Club will not be available before a late start. • All before-school extracurricular activities will be canceled.
-Buses will run routes two hours later than normal in the morning and as-scheduled at dismissal.
-Breakfasts will not be served before the late start.
-Lunch will be served. Times may be adjusted to accommodate school needs
