The following information is being provided to allow parents and community members in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District to understand the process District administrators follow when they are making a decision to delay or close school because of inclement weather. The decision to delay or cancel classes is one that is not taken lightly, as the District understands that changing the time school starts or closing schools altogether disrupts not only District operations, but also the normal routine of parents.

If school is called off, the school day must be made up later in the year on one of the dates designated as “Bad Weather Make-up Day.”

Please note that student and staff safety is our highest priority.

• District officials will call the San Marcos police department and Hays County sheriff’s department for road conditions and related information.
• District officials will travel area roads and bridges to evaluate their condition.
• If conditions are questionable, the Director of Transportation will contact the appropriate District official by 5:30 a.m. to relay the condition of roads, bridges, etc..
• The Superintendent of Schools will be briefed and a decision will be made by 5:45 a.m. to either delay opening of schools or cancel classes. A delayed opening means classes will start at 10:00 a.m.
• Any decision made will be relayed to the District’s Public Information Officer who will then contact local TV and radio stations.