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Severe Weather Procedures

Severe weather may impact school dismissal procedures. In the event severe weather does occur during dismissal time, Columbia Public Schools will take the following safety precautions:

  • If a tornado warning is issued before or during dismissal time, all buses will be held and students will remain in their respective buildings until an all-clear is issued by the school district.

  • If buses are already in route during a tornado warning, the driver is instructed to find the closest school or appropriate shelter (if available) and evacuate the students to a safe location inside until an all-clear is issued by the school district.

  • Please refrain from phone calls to the buildings and school district offices during this time. As appropriate, Columbia Public Schools will communicate with parents via CPS Alert, the district's text messaging system.  You may sign up for text message alerts here.

Columbia Public Schools is concerned about the safety of all students and monitors the weather very closely.
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The Columbia Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia Public Schools' compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should contact the offices or individuals below:  Special Services (IDEA) Dr. Lou Ann Tanner-Jones (Section 504 Coordinator) at 1818 West Worley, Columbia MO, 65203, (573) 214-3463.