In case of inclement weather, PDS may close or start late. We will make an announcement on our website, via email, social media, and send a text message.
Unlike some of our fellow independent schools, PDS does not automatically follow the same decision that the local school systems make. Once school is in session, PDS will post a notice on its website, send an email, and post a Remind notification if it decides to close during the school day.
It is very unlikely that PDS will close due to the possibility of severe thunderstorms and wind. PDS has a large basement that is one of the safest spaces in the region.
In icy conditions or periods of hazardous driving when school is open, students arriving late will not be counted tardy. We urge parents to be punctual but not at the cost of safety.
PDS Emergency Notifications via Email and Text Message
At the beginning of each school year, every cellphone number and parent email in our database is added to the news updates and emergency lists that are used to send out communications. Please notify This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are not receiving emails or text messages.
Ensuring Delivery
To help ensure that you receive these messages, here are some steps you should take. First: whitelist
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in your email program to make sure our messages don't end up marked as spam.
Here's a guide for how to do that. Second: add the school's text message number to your contacts: 201-701-8541. You can also
download the school's vCard to add to your phone's contacts.
In the event of an emergency or school closing, these lists will be used to send out notices.
You can check your newsletter subscriptions by visiting the "Manage Newsletter Subscriptions" page under the News menu. Note that you will need to be logged into the site to see the Updates and Emergencies lists.
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