Closing and Delay Procedures

In the case of inclement weather or campus hazards, there may be a need to delay or close school. On those occasions, the decision will be made in a timely manner and families and staff will receive a text message and email with all of the information. Details will also be posted on the school’s website, Facebook, and local news stations.

School closings or delays due to inclement weather, water main breaks, power outages, or other unforeseen hazards will be communicated through the following channels:

  1. Text Alert – Families who have included their cell phone number and provider information will receive a text message with the delay or closing information
  2. Email – Families will receive an email with further details on the closing
  3. Website: www.greenspringmontessori.org
  4. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenspringMontessori/
  5. Radio*: WBAL (1090 AM)
  6. Television*: WMAR-TV (Channel 2), WJZ-TV (Channel 13), WBAL (Channel 11), WBFF- Fox 45 (Channel 45) – all of these organizations also list closures on their websites, for your convenience

*Please note that we are listed on TV and radio as “Greenspring Montessori School” or “Greenspring Montessori.” Radio and Television stations take some time to update their delay list. For the most up-to-date information, please check your phone, email, and our website.

Weather-related closings and delay decisions are generally made by 6:00am. If there is no delay or closing, no updates will be sent. Please remember that when a decision has been made to delay school, a subsequent decision to close may be made based on continually changing weather conditions. If it is necessary to close during school hours due to inclement weather, families will be notified via the channels listed above.

Please check your contact information in the Parent Portal to ensure you are receiving our text and email notifications. 

Below is an outline of the normal procedures for staff when there is a delay:

For one-hour delay:

  • Drop off for students will be one hour later than the usual times. There will be no Morning Discovery.

For two-hour delay:

  • Drop off for students will be two hours later than the usual times. There will be no Morning Discovery.

For closing:

  • Students and staff do not report. Classes will be canceled for the day.