Winter weather can change quickly. Here’s how to stay informed and prepare for changes to the school day.
How We Make Weather Decisions
American Academy follows DCSD weather closures and delays. Occasionally, conditions at our campuses may require AA to delay or close even when DCSD remains open. Always check American Academy’s website and alerts for instructions specific to our school.
How We Notify Families
Weather closures, delays, and early releases will be announced through text and email alerts, and on the AA website. Voice calls will be reserved for exceptional circumstances, such as a last-minute change requiring immediate attention.
Updates will also be shared through social media and local news outlets as soon as possible.
Delayed Starts
Allow extra travel time and drive safely. Please arrive by your campus’s announced start time so students can begin class together and carpool staff can move to their other duties.
Lincoln Meadows families: There is no staggered carpool or start on delayed-start days. Follow the times and directions provided in AA’s announcement.
Early Release & Weather-Related Dismissals
If weather requires an early release, we’ll notify families by text, email, and voice call so they can make timely pickup arrangements. Updates will also be posted on our website and social media channels. Carpool will follow its usual procedures unless otherwise communicated.
Weather-related dismissal delays, such as lightning delays, will be communicated by text and email, with updates posted on our website and social media channels. Voice calls will be reserved for exceptional circumstances requiring immediate attention.
Lincoln Meadows will not have staggered pickup during an early release. Follow the announced pickup times and directions.
Please review our Alternate Dismissal Procedures so you’re familiar with the carpool formats we may use as conditions change.
Questions? Contact Communications.
Thank you for your flexibility and for helping keep our students, staff, and families safe!