North Bellmore's Weather Related Closing and Delayed Opening Information

Dear North Bellmore Community,

With the anticipated snow forecasted for this coming weekend, we wanted to take a moment to share North Bellmore's procedures for weather related closings and delayed openings. The safety of our students and employees remains our number one priority.

Weather Related Closing

When adverse weather conditions arise, the Superintendent may close schools. In such cases, the Superintendent or her designee will distribute an important and urgent message to our school community ParentSquare, a system that enables us to personally communicate with parents about emergency situations, school events and important issues within our schools. The system allows us to send personalized voice messages to your family’s home, work or cell phones.

The announcement will also be posted on the school’s webpage: www.northbellmoreschools.org. 

Additionally, News Channel 12 will list school delays and closings on the television screen and on their webpage: www.news12.com. The decision to close school due to inclement weather will be consistent with the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. 

Delayed Opening of Schools

The Superintendent of Schools will implement a two-hour delayed opening when hazardous road or weather conditions that could prompt the closing of schools are expected to improve later in the morning.

Important Note: A delayed opening is subject to change if the weather or road conditions remain hazardous. The Superintendent retains the option to issue another ParentSquare message directing a school closing when the potential for a hazardous situation continues to exist.

Notification of Delayed Opening:

If it is necessary to delay the opening of school because of inclement weather, dangerous road conditions, or any other emergency, parents will receive a phone call and an email via the automated phone system, ParentSquare, as early as possible. The announcement will also be posted on the school’s webpage: www.northbellmoreschools.org. Additionally, Channel 12 will list school delays and closings on the television screen and on the webpage: www.news12.com.

The Time Schedule:

Delayed openings will delay the opening of school by two hours.

Regular Starting Time: 8:30 a.m. Drop-off begins at 8:20 a.m.

Delayed Starting Time: 10:30 a.m. Drop-off begins at 10:20 a.m.

Students are NOT to be dropped off at school prior to these designated times — this is when supervision is scheduled to begin.

If Bus Transportation Is Provided:

Bus schedules will also be delayed by two hours. For example, if a child’s bus is normally scheduled to arrive at his or her home or bus stop at 8 a.m., the two-hour delay will change it to approximately 10 a.m. Keep in mind that the poor weather conditions that necessitate a delayed opening are likely to cause some delays in bus pick-ups.

Please note that the school lunch program continues on delayed schedule.

Thank you for your continued support as we keep our children, faculty and staff safe.

Marie Testa, Superintendent