Montana School Closings

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When extreme weather hits the Treasure State, navigating school schedules becomes a top priority for families from the Bitterroot Valley to the High Line. In Montana, school closing decisions are decentralized, meaning your local superintendent is the primary authority on whether buses can safely run.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

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How to Stay Informed

Montana does not have a single statewide dashboard for closings. Instead, you should rely on these three primary sources:

Local News Tickers: Tune in to KPAX (Missoula/Kalispell), KTVQ (Billings), or KRTV (Great Falls). During severe storms, these stations run a constant crawler at the bottom of the screen with school and road status updates.
District Notification Systems: Most Montana districts use ParentSquare, Infinite Campus, or RAVE Alerts. Ensure your cell phone number is updated in the school’s portal to receive the automated 5:30 AM text message.
Social Media: Follow your local school district’s Facebook page. In rural Montana, this is often the fastest place for superintendents to post “No School” announcements.

Understanding Montana’s Weather Policies

Policy Type	Details
Two-Hour Delay	School starts 2 hours late. Morning bus pickups are also 2 hours later than usual. No morning preschool or kindergarten.
Snow Routes	Buses will not travel on steep hills or unplowed secondary roads. Students must meet the bus at designated “hard-surface” intersections.
Cold Weather Indoor Recess	Most Montana districts keep students inside if the wind chill drops below -10°F or -20°F (varies by district).

A Note on Extreme Cold

In Montana, school isn’t always canceled for snow—we’re used to that! However, extreme cold can trigger closures if diesel bus engines won’t start or if there is a high risk of frostbite for students waiting at bus stops. If the temperature hits -30°F, check your local alerts immediately.

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