When there is a forecast of potential inclement weather, Royse City ISD administrators monitor the situation closely. ALL CAMPUSES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH A WEATHER RADIO TO MONITOR WEATHER AND GET WEATHER ALERTS.

Before Royse City ISD makes the decision to close or delay school, we consider numerous factors including: the safety of students, staff, and parents and the disruptions caused in the home when school is canceled or if there is an early release. Officials consider current road conditions and forecasts and are also in contact with neighboring district leaders to see what decisions are being made in the area.

Winter Weather: If a decision must be made as to school closing or a late opening, announcements will be posted on the front of the Royse City ISD website and on area radio and television stations; the district will also utilize the phone/email message system, Facebook and Twitter. Otherwise, schools will be open as scheduled.

When the threat of inclement weather exists, RCISD officials will drive the roads and make a decision prior to the first bus leaving to pick up students. We also partner with city and county safety officials to monitor road and weather conditions/updates. When dangerous conditions exist we ask parents to listen to the news on the radio or television stations and to check the RCISD website or other news channel websites for potential changes in the regular schedule. Those venues are contacted and updated as soon as possible.

After school and evening activities: If we do not have school, the assumption will be that we will not hold after-school or evening activities unless otherwise communicated. If conditions deteriorate during the day or the threat of inclement weather becomes more likely, we may modify schedules/cancel after-school and evening activities. Those changes will also be posted on the website and other RCISD methods of communication will be utilized.

Spring Weather: Spring Severe weather season is from March through May. According to the National Weather Service (NOAA), severe weather in Texas typically occurs between 3pm – 7pm. 

• Tornado WATCH – This means conditions are favorable for a tornado and puts us on alert. We may decide to delay school transportation or release students early depending on the situation.

• Tornado WARNING – This means a tornado has been spotted and puts us on high alert. Students will be sheltered in accordance with campus plans. Understand that when campuses are on high alert status, employees are also sheltered. For the interest of safety, we prefer to keep students in shelter and will not be checked out at this point. Parents may shelter with campus personnel, but might not be with their child. Please DO NOT interfere with the operation of school personnel, you will putting their lives in danger.

• Tornado WARNING DURING BUS ROUTES – if a tornado warning is issued during a bus route, the bus will go directly to the nearest predetermined safe location and shelter the students in a safe place. 

Communication: Please be aware of any potential severe weather advisories. Stay close to a phone or computer for you to receive important information regarding our response to severe weather.