Please make sure that anyone picking up your child from school is either on the child's list, or you have sent a note in writing authorizing that person to pick up your child on a particular day. Photo ID is required and the person must be at least 18 years of age. We can never take any direction, or give any information over the phone.
If Your Child is Absent
Automated Calling:
Remember that our automated calling system will call you whenever your child is absent. The system cannot determine if you have already contacted the school. We appreciate you calling the absent line (313-1420) to leave an explanation of your child's absence. Notes are also appreciated. You are always welcome to call the office.
Please remember to keep us updated with your new phone numbers (including work, cellular, and pagers) and any address changes for yourself or your emergency contact persons. When emergencies arise, we need to find parents quickly. Keeping your paperwork current is the best way to assure your child’s safety.
In the event of bad weather or other emergency, it may be necessary to close schools. Depending on the situation, schools could be closed for one day or several days. Schools could open two hours later than usual or close earlier than scheduled.
To find out if schools are closed:
• Check “Emergency School Closures” on the district website: www.vansd.org.
Portland/Vancouver area, then Clark County Schools, then
Vancouver School District).
• Sign up for Flash Alert text and/or e-mail messages. Both websites listed
above will take you to the Emergency Messages page for Vancouver School
District. Find “Emergency Alerts,” click “Subscribe” and follow
directions.
• Listen to your local radio and television stations.
• Call the School Closure Information Line at 313-1401.
If schools are closed, the main school phone numbers will allow you to connect to the School Closure Information Line.
The decision to close or delay the opening of school due to snow or icy roads usually is made early in the morning of that school day. If weather becomes threatening during the school day, schools may close early. If schools are closed, all after-school and evening school activities are canceled for that day.
Snow/ice routes may be used for some school bus routes. Families that would be impacted by altered bus routes will receive letters with detailed bus stop information. Snow/ice route information also will be sent to the schools affected and posted on school websites.
Authorized Persons Only