Calendars
Closings & Delays
Inclement Weather Decision Process
In case of bad weather, the district will post at 5 a.m. to Facebook and Twitter as well as notify local news media. A call will go out to students and staff by 6 a.m. When possible, a decision will be made the evening before.
When the school system administrative offices in Danbury are closed, you may check for closing and delay messages by calling (336) 593-8146. Press one (1) at the prompt for information on decisions regarding closing and/or delays.
Frequently Asked Questions on School Closings Related to Weather
Limited Bus Route Plan
Inclement Weather Make-Up Schedule
The Absence Of An Announcement Means That The Schools Will Be Open As Usual
In order to receive information concerning the closing of schools, you may also follow these suggestions:
Early in the morning watch television stations WFMY 2, WGHP 8, WXII 12, or TWC News Triad (Refresh/reload links for the latest closings)
Listen to the following radio stations: WTQR, WFDD, WXRI, WKZL, WMQX, WMAG, WKSI, WMYN, WSYD, or WHEO
Do not telephone the Weather Bureau, radio or television stations, newspaper offices, school officials or schools.
Weather Timeline & Process
3:00-3:30 Start Driving
4:00-4:15 Decision Discussion
4:30 Decision, Phone to Buses
6:00 Phone to all students & staff
Notes
The Superintendent or designee will be the only people to dismiss, delay, or close schools.
The Superintendent or designee will send one phone message to all stakeholders in the district.
Schools should only send out phone messages if there is a need to send school level information (i.e. ACT being rescheduled, etc).
Early dismissal for weather will be based on a schedule (3 hours early) instead of a
Frequently Asked Questions on School Closings Related to Weather
Graduation Schedule
Stokes Early College
Date to be determined
North Stokes High School
Date to be determined
South Stokes High School
Date to be determined
West Stokes High School
Date to be determined
Meadowbrook Academy
Date to be determined
Inclement Weather Make-Up Schedule
2024-2025 make-up days are as follows:
October 11
January 2
January 3
February 17
March 17-21
March 24
April 21
May 27-30
June 2
Following lost days due to inclement weather, the Stokes County Board of Education will approve changes in the school calendars, to reflect student make-up days needed due to weather conditions.
The Board reserves the right to alter the make-up schedule as circumstances may dictate.
Any workday, vacation day, or holiday is subject to be rescheduled as a student day.