Weather Closures &Emergency Information

Portland Christian is a member of the School Announcement Network. School delays and closures will be reported on area radio and television stations. In addition, a regional web page has been established for area schools to use for publishing school delays and closures. Parents and students may access the website for inclement weather delay information. The website is: http://www.newsbridge.net/Portland_Christian

This information should be available by 6:00am on the day school is to be closed or delayed.

Because of the diverse weather conditions that can exist within the area from which our students come, our policy will be:

If local hazardous road conditions jeopardize the safety of students, their absence from school will be excused on the basis of parental decision.

If the educational welfare of our students requires a make-up day, it will be scheduled with ample advance information. All drivers are urged to give first consideration to the safety of their students. Questions regarding the operation of this policy are to be referred to the school principal.

Is the school closed today due to weather or emergency?
A: Follow this link to find out: http://www.newsbridge.net/Portland_Christian

What time will school closure information become available?
A: Anytime after 6:00 AM on the day in question.

Is the closure information the same for all levels at PCS?
A: Yes, Early Childhood / Preschool, the Elementary School, the Middle School, and the Jr/Sr High School all follow the same weather / emergency closure schedule.

What if school is open but I feel it is not safe to drive?
A: All student absences from school will be excused on the basis of parental decision. All drivers are urged to give first consideration to safety.

Will school closure necessarily require make-up days?
A: The need for make-up days will be determined by the administration as soon as possible after the closure occurs.

How much notice will parents be given of make-up days?
A: If the educational welfare of our students requires a make-up day, it will be scheduled with ample advance information.

Will school closure information be available on television or radio stations?
A: Information will be available on the following stations:

What is the policy if the school closes early in the day due to severe weather or emergency?
A: In the event of a mid-day closure, all radio and TV stations are immediately notified. NO student will be allowed to leave the school unless a parent calls and requests that their student be released. Students who drive to school may NOT take another student with them unless this student is a regular car-pool rider or a sibling AND all parents concerned have called and spoken with school personnel. After calls to the school have been received, students must sign out with a school official's initial beside the students signature. School personnel will be on hand until ALL students have left school.

Whom should I contact if I have further questions?
A: Please contact your school principal, contact information listed below:

Early Childhood Education: Rhonda Rogers - rhonda.rogers@pcschools.org 503-256-5455 x324
Elementary Campus: Rob Shadle - rob.shadle@pcschools.org 503-256-5455 x301
Secondary Campus: Dana Larson - dana.larson@pcschools.org 503-256-3960 x269