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Spring Weather Information

When spring weather approaches, Moore Public Schools uses its safety procedures and weather plans. Thanks to our MPS Patrons and community who supported the 2015 bond issue, all students have access to a storm shelter.

Per state law, MPS students follow tornado safety guidelines at all schools and practice fire drills, intruder drills, and tornado drills throughout the year. Any time there is a risk of severe tornadic weather, we will follow our District Tornado Sheltering Plan as follows:

If a severe weather watch or warning is issued while students are in school, parents/guardians have the option of picking up/checking out their student and receiving an excused absence. If someone other than the parent/guardian is checking out a student, ensure your child’s school has the correct non-parent emergency contact information on file. 

Buses will be held at schools or the nearest safe location when immediate severe weather is expected. If the severe weather is unexpected and a bus is en route, drivers will seek safety at the nearest school.

Additionally:

·   Each school has a crisis intervention team and a written crisis plan that outlines procedures regarding safety concerns/intruders, severe weather/tornado, gas leaks, fire, etc.

·   The Office of the Superintendent, the Safety and Security Office, and other district officials are in contact with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman when severe weather is anticipated. This occurs through a live feed between the NWS and the MPS Administration. The live feed allows for real-time questions and answers about storm fronts, and weather-related alerts and issues.

·   The MPS Administration utilizes the districtwide emergency radio system to immediately communicate with school principals and departments, individually and/or simultaneously.

·   Should a weather incident occur during school hours we will communicate with families using the email and mobile contact numbers listed for your student in Infinite Campus.

Moore Public Schools uses the following outlets to send information to families: