In the event of school closing because of weather conditions or other event, St. Thomas follows the school cancellation policy of the Derry Public School District. It is the policy of the Derry School District to keep school in session under most weather conditions. Parents of young children are expected to use discretion in regard to their own children on stormy days. If a “delayed opening” is announced, school will begin 90 minutes later at 10 AM. There will be no Pre-K class if school has a delayed opening.
"No School" Announcements
Announcements will be made through a variety of methods including the Alert Now phone system, radio, website, phone, and fire department:
Radio
The Superintendent of Derry Schools makes “no school” announcements on the following radio stations:
WGIR Manchester – AM 610
WKBR Manchester – AM 1250
WDER Derry – AM 1320
Educational Access Television Channel 6
WMUR Channel 9
Website
Announcements will be prominately displayed on the STA Web Site www.staderry.com
Phone
STA School Phone 432-2712 ext. 36
Derry Fire Department
The Derry Fire Department will signal “no school” at 6:30 AM with three blasts on the fire horn. In the case of inclement weather when school is already in session and an “early dismissal” is called by the Superintendent of Derry schools, it is usually announced on the radio and/or television. We do not call homes to notify parents since dismissal is usually at 1:30 – 1:45 PM. This only gives the buses more time to make their stops. We remain with all students who walk or are driven until the regular dismissal time. In addition, the After School Program is held until 5:30 PM even in the case of early dismissal for weather.
