Weather Related Absences

Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Towanda Area School District is geographically diverse with approximately 162 square miles. Weather conditions can vary greatly throughout the district and surrounding regions with flooding, snow, ice, and cold weather. It is imperative that students are safe even in extreme weather conditions. Parents need to be aware of district policies regarding weather and attendance to be able to keep children safe.

Due to the winter weather concerns it is important to note that families have the authority to determine if it is safe for their child to attend school. For example, impassable roads or extreme weather are excused absences from the Towanda Area School District. The district attendance policy allows for ten (10) absences per school year. Law also permits children to have three unexcused or unlawful absences per year. After ten (10) days of absences, doctor’s notes are required. If you feel that the roads or weather conditions do not permit your child to attend school you may follow these guidelines.

Attached Files

2017-2018 Excuse Form - Educational Trip JAM - ES.pdf