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Emergency School Closings, Delayed Openings and Early Dismissals
In the event of inclement weather or other emergency conditions, it may be necessary to close school for the day, delay the opening of the school day, or dismiss early. Several modes of communication are in place to report this information as early and as accurately as possible.

Radio Stations:
WDHA/FM 105.5 WRNJ/AM 1510
WHCY/FM 106.3    
WNNJ/FM 103.7    
NJ101/FM 101.5 WSUS/FM 102.3

Television Stations:
Channel 12 NJ WABC WNBC

Web Pages:
www.wbps.org www.wdhafm.com

District Automated Telephone System:

Wharton Borough School District has signed on with School Messenger, a company that provides notification services for emergency telephone and e-mail broadcasts. School Messenger will be used to reach parents through home and cell phone numbers to insure parental contact in the case of emergency closing.

You may also confirm any change in the regular school schedule due to inclement weather or other emergency by accessing the announcement on the school's automated telephone system. Call any one of the school numbers, wait for the system to pick up, and press 5.

Flags:
Colored flags will be displayed on the flagpole, as well as in the drop-off zone. A red flag signifies an emergency school closing. A yellow flag signifies a delayed school opening.

A delayed school opening means that school will open for students at 9:55 AM. Students should report directly to the area designated for their particular grade.

An early dismissal results in school dismissing at 12:40 PM. Parents should have instructions for their children on the procedures they wish followed in the event of an emergency early dismissal. It is also advisable for parents to have a backup plan that includes neighbors or relatives who will assume responsibility for their children.

Please understand that with emergencies, there is the possibility that telephone lines may be down or jammed up. It can never be guaranteed that all modes of communicating emergency changes in the school schedule will be operational.


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