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Late Start Procedures

Due to fog, inclement weather, or any other unforeseen circumstances, Sikeston R-6 may need to delay the start of school on a particular day. Below are the communications plan and procedures for district and buildings. 

District Communications Plan:

  1. Once Superintendent and Transportation Director confirm the need for a delay, they will contact Communications.
  2. Communications will contact staff and parents/guardians via text/call.
  3. Communications will post on social media.
  4. Communications will contact local news and radio stations.

Procedures at Building Level:

  1. All school buildings will delay drop off and start times by 60 minutes.
  2. No students may be dropped off at original drop off times. 
Building Drop Off Time Begin Time
Kindergarten 9:15am 9:45am
Lee Hunter 9:00am 9:30am
Southeast 9:00am 9:30am
Wing 9:00am 9:30am
Middle School 8:20am 8:50am
Junior High 8:30am 9:00am
Senior High 8:15am 8:45am
SCTC 8:15am 8:45am
Alt Center 8:15am 8:45am