School Closings
Sometimes it is necessary to delay the opening of school or to close the school for the day because of the weather.
St. Joseph School will make necessary announcements on the front page of
our school website, to WGAL-TV, and to radio stations WHVR (1280 AM), WYCR (98.5 FM), and WSOX (96.1 FM). For Maryland families, we will make announcements to radio station WTTR (1470 AM).
When we have snow, ice, or other inclement weather, we are informed of closings/delays by the transportation coordinators of the local school districts.
Please note that when there are delays, you will need to follow the modified bus schedule provided by your local school district. Students who ride buses on a delayed schedule will not be marked late.
When the children are in school and the weather becomes hazardous, please check the front page of our school website and/or listen to the same radio and TV stations for announcements. The children who ride buses may have to be dismissed early if the buses are sent to the school before regular dismissal. The children who walk or come by car will be dismissed if hazardous conditions become apparent.
Sign up for our text messaging and email alert service through Remind 101. This service is free (standard text messaging rates may apply) and secure. We will not be able to see your phone number and neither will anyone else who signs up for the service. To participate in receiving text message reminders, simply text (717) 428 - 7444 with the message @shamr or visit https://www.remind.com/join/shamr. You may choose to opt out at any time by texting "stop" to the above number.
St. Joseph School will make necessary announcements on the front page of
our school website, to WGAL-TV, and to radio stations WHVR (1280 AM), WYCR (98.5 FM), and WSOX (96.1 FM). For Maryland families, we will make announcements to radio station WTTR (1470 AM).
When we have snow, ice, or other inclement weather, we are informed of closings/delays by the transportation coordinators of the local school districts.
Please note that when there are delays, you will need to follow the modified bus schedule provided by your local school district. Students who ride buses on a delayed schedule will not be marked late.
When the children are in school and the weather becomes hazardous, please check the front page of our school website and/or listen to the same radio and TV stations for announcements. The children who ride buses may have to be dismissed early if the buses are sent to the school before regular dismissal. The children who walk or come by car will be dismissed if hazardous conditions become apparent.
Sign up for our text messaging and email alert service through Remind 101. This service is free (standard text messaging rates may apply) and secure. We will not be able to see your phone number and neither will anyone else who signs up for the service. To participate in receiving text message reminders, simply text (717) 428 - 7444 with the message @shamr or visit https://www.remind.com/join/shamr. You may choose to opt out at any time by texting "stop" to the above number.
