Thank you for giving us your feedback today. We work hard to make decisions in the best interests of all LPS students. We think about our students of all ages who walk, ride a bus, or drive themselves to school, and we remember that many of our students travel from other districts to attend our schools. We also take into account the hardship a school cancellation causes our families who need childcare and may depend on a hot meal at school.  

The decision whether or not to cancel school is complex and never taken lightly. The process begins the night before, as staff consult with private weather forecasting services, CDOT, and law enforcement agencies throughout the night. LPS operations and transportation personnel drive district roads in the early morning before decisions are made. While we cannot anticipate the exact outcome of every storm and resulting road conditions, we care deeply about every student’s well being. This morning was a perfect example, as travel was more difficult than we anticipated on some of our main roads with varying amounts of snow throughout the area. We recognize that some LPS families and staff members had difficulty this morning, as well.  

Parents always have the right and the responsibility to do what is best for their children, and our schools respect those decisions. The option to bring children to school late or keep children home when weather conditions are extreme is always at the parents' discretion.

We appreciate your thoughts, and we thank you for your support and your patience!