11:41 a.m.
Due to the inclement weather and time needed for bus transportation, Orono Middle and Secondary Schools will modify their release time.
Secondary students will be dismissed at 2 p.m.
To ensure all K-12 students arrive home safely and in a timely manner, Orono Schools will dismiss secondary students (grades 6-12) at 2 p.m. today, November 29, 2022.
Elementary students will be dismissed at regular time (3:40 p.m.)
School buses will load at the normal dismissal times from Orono Schumann Elementary and Orono Intermediate School and will follow regular return routes.
After-School Activities
All after-school activities and practices are canceled. All use of school facilities are canceled for the evening as well.
Orono Activities Center
The Activities Center will close this evening at 7 p.m.
Parent Pick-Up Schedule
If you typically pick up your children after school, please follow normal procedures adjusted for the secondary, early release times, above. Parents who wish to personally pick up their children earlier than this schedule permits can always do so, but must follow their school’s required procedure for early dismissal.
Spartan Kids and Discovery Kids
Spartan Kids will remain open until our 5:45 closing time. Discovery Kids will be open until 5 p.m. We ask that you please pick up your children as soon as you are able while also allowing for a safe commute for you and for our staff. Rest assured that staff will remain in buildings until all children have been picked up. If your child will not be attending Spartan Kids this afternoon, please contact Spartan Kids at 952-449-8363.
Community Education Activities
All Adult Basic Education classes, youth and adult after school and evening events and classes are canceled.
Your child’s safety is our priority. Our staff will be actively monitoring the weather and road conditions until the final bus has returned to the garage.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Please drive carefully today!
