ESM School Closings & Delays

ESM uses ParentSquare to notify families about school closings, delays or emergencies. Alerts are sent by phone, email or text based on your preferred contact method.
Need help or not getting messages? Call 315-434-3344

When School is Closed or Delayed:

• Announcements are usually made by 6:30 a.m.
• You’ll hear it through ParentSquare, local TV/radio and Syracuse.com
• All activities (including sports and after-school events) are canceled when school is closed
• A 1-hour delay means buses will pick up students one hour later than normal
• A 2-hour delay means pickups are two hours later
• There’s no morning pre-k on delay days
• Delays can turn into closings if weather worsens; check back by 7:30 a.m.

If School Closes Early:

• You'll get a message from ParentSquare and see it on the news
• Please have a plan in place and make sure your child knows it
• For elementary students, share the plan with their school office

TV/Media Outlets:

• Channel 3 (WSTM) / 5 (WTVH) / 6 (WSTQ)
• Channel 9 (WSYR)
• Spectrum News
• Syracuse.com

Bus Delays:

• If your bus is late, wait up to 10 minutes, then go back inside
• Buses will still run the full route and stop at all stops
• For corner stops, call Transportation at 315-434-3460 for an estimated time (phone lines may be busy)