First published on December 17, 2021 / 3:25 PM. "Students should check their Canvas . The closureincludes cancellation of allschool events, practices, activities and facility rentals this weekend. Shortly before 7 a.m. Dec. 2, district officials announcedall elementary schoolswould also be closed. The State of Michigan allows for 30-hours of school instructional time to be waived due to inclement weather or Act of God Days. All after school activities are also cancelled. There are no known threats made to the youngest students, nor the staff at those buildings. Power outages are another factor that has been more of an issue in recent history. The district said it is working with Farmington Police Department to investigate the threat. "My first reaction was it annoyed the living heck out of me," said Adam Rothstein. The National Weather Service issues a Wind Chill Warning when wind chills are -25 or colder. Farmington Public Schools transitioned to a Flexible Learning Day Friday following a threat in the district received Thursday night. 2023 www.daily-times.com. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, 32500 Shiawassee, Farmington, MI 48336. All Farmington Area Public Schools are having a flexible learning day Friday after the district received a threat Thursday night, the district said. 489. The official Twitter account for Farmington Public Schools in CT. A nationally recognized school district committed to excellence and equity in education. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion . Disclaimer: Farmington Public Schools shall not discriminate against an person based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status in any of its programs, services, activities or employment. On days when the temperature and/or wind chill are below -20F (20 below zero) schools will be closed. Check the district Facebook page for updates. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. In Farmington, families are informed about delays and closures via the FPS ParentSquare App, news outlets and our website. "At this point, the decision made from an abundance of caution, due to various social mediathreats circulating in the county," South Lyon Superintendent Steve Archibald said. Mesa Alta Junior High has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. That equals aboutsix school days that the district can be closed without having to make up the time. Lakeville Public Schools also closed Friday due to a received threat. Dave Bartkowiak Jr., Digital Managing Editor. Ways that school closings are communicated: Home - Farmington Public Schools Farmington Schools Our schools are places where families, children, and young adults feel connected to a community that celebrates diversity as we work together to achieve our goals. Farmington Superintendent Jason Berg said the district received a threatening email Thursday night, forcing them to change their plans for Friday. In Farmington, families are informed about delays and closures via the FPS ParentSquare App, news outlets and our website. Superintendent of Schools. FARMINGTON, Mich. Farmington Public Schools district leaders reiterated Sunday that schools are open Monday, Jan. 3, despite a fake post circulating and stating the opposite. The fastest and most reliable notification methods are the district website and the FPS ParentSquare App, available for iPhone and Android by visiting http://www.fpsct.org/weather. Updated information pertaining to a mask optional transition has been posted in our FAQ as well as in our COVID-19 Mitigation Measures document. Eight of the 15 entries on Sept. 23 were public schools. Many districts that stayed open, like Elk River, had an increased police presence at their schools. Apache and Northeast elementary schools shifted to remote learning on Oct. 4 with the goal of returning to the classroom on Oct. 12, according to the Farmington Municipal Schools Facebook page. "The fear and anxiety at the PCEP campus has caused significant disruption to the learning environment, resulting in this decision to dismiss early," a message on the district's website said. Oakland County has been in the global spotlight since Nov. 30 when a sophomore at Oxford High School shot to death four students and wounded six other students and a teacher. "If you or your child have concerns about school safety, the best thing you can do is report it to school officials or the Farmington Police Department," the district said. / CBS Minnesota. Nominations sought for Bureau of Land Management advisory council positions, New Mexico education secretary honors Mesa Verde Elementary for being named Blue Ribbon School, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Law enforcement officials havesaid repeatedly in news conferences that reports of threats must be made and all will be taken seriously. Mesa Alta Junior High School moved to remote learning on Sept. 30and is set to return to in-person learning on Oct. 11, according to Bloomfield Superintendent Kim Mizell. Joshua Kellogg covers breaking news for The Daily Times. FARMINGTON-FARMINGTON HILLS, MI Farmington Public Schools district leaders debunked a social media post that said the school district was closed Monday though Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns. 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington CT 06032 | Phone: 860-673-8270 | Fax: 860-675-7134, Farmington Extended Care and Learning (EXCL). whether the precipitation is predicted to continue All other Plymouth-Canton elementary and middle schools will continue as scheduled today. "Those kids, all of our kids, are much better served if they are in our buildings. If caught, those making the threats could face felony charges and up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Stretch Of I-75 In Oakland County Closing Down Soon For Bridge Work, OCHN Celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride, OCHN Welcomes Fellows from The American Psychiatric Association, First MI Mosquito-Borne Virus Cases Found In Metro Detroit, Is It OK To Put Dog Poop In A Neighbor's Trash Bin? At times, classes have been cancelled because of snow storms and COVID-19 concerns but never for a TikTok threat. Welcome to Farmington Public Schools on Facebook! I carefully review the weather forecast for the day; however, I use the predictions in concert with other conditions and reports I receive to make any final decision. Congratulations and much love, happiness and success tothe amazing Class of 2023! Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Several school districts in Minnesota are closing buildings Friday due to social media threats. "We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, Monday, January 3, as we return from our winter break.". Depending on the information gathered, the decision-making process begins the next morning at approximately 4:15 a.m. As Superintendent of Schools, I receive several reports, including a report from the Farmington Highway Department to determine the condition of roads throughout the town of Farmington. The school has four confirmed cases of COVID-19 with Mizell stating that its possible that the junior high school may report as many as 40 positive cases. San Juan County public schools had 18 of the 28 rapid response entries on Oct. 5. More:San Juan County, Navajo Nation COVID-19 case updates for October 2021. "There will be no meal service at Apache Elementary today.". Kathleen C. Greider Mizell noted that the confirmed cases of COVID-19 were not contracted at the school, meaning students contracted the coronavirus outside of school and brought it into the building. 06/07/2023 In honor of the Farmington High School 2023 graduating class, we are highlighting a few of our outstanding seniors. "Check the San Juan College Facebook page and website for any further updates.". District officials voluntarily closed the school to in-person learning in a bid to monitor and manage the positive COVID-19 cases and keep people safe, according to Mizell. It later reopened on Sept. 27. Roberto Taboada, Farmington schools spokesperson, told The Daily Times Apache has three positive cases of COVID-19 while Northeast had two. Schools in Oxford are to remainclosed through the rest of the week. All district buildings are closed to the public, the district said. After ten days of arctic blast temperatures, other schools across Metro Detroit and beyond are also announcing closures for tomorrow. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Nearby, Lakeville Area Schools said they are also investigating a threat, and they canceled classes altogether. Disclaimer: Farmington Public Schools shall not discriminate against an person based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status in any of its programs, services, activities or employment. Today's Senior Spotlight is: Zachary Dahl! Thursday marked the areas tenth day high temperatures below 20 degrees. Additionally, Huron Valley and Novi officials announced both these districts will also be closed Friday, Dec. 3. Elementary Schools 12:30pm Dismissal - October 20, 21, and 22 1:15pm Dismissal - November 15 & 16 and March 21 & 22 1:15pm Dismissal - November 15 & 16 and March 21 & 22 District wide Professional Development Early Closings: Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Literacy Workshop students had a blast building Gratitude Towers today to reflect on all they are grateful for! December 17, 2021 / 3:25 PM Custodial staff are working on cleaning both schools. According to the schools website, School will be closed Friday, January 5th due to expected extremely cold temperatures. For more information, visit Farmington Public Schools online or call (248) 489-3349. Farmington Public Schools shall not discriminate against an person based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status in any of its programs, services, activities or employment. When a snow day or inclement weather day is called, it is done as early as possible (before 5:30 a.m. and often earlier) after much deliberation among District officials who monitor road and building conditions throughout the night; in consultation with area school superintendents; and with expert advice from a national meteorologist. The district's Inclement Weather Procedures policy is in place now. Several other factors such as temperature and wind chill are considered when making a decision to close or delay school. FARMINGTON Inclement weather has closed the San Juan College campus as well as school campuses in Farmington and Aztec and in the Central Consolidated School District. School Phone Lines 248. Two other school districts were also affected. The timing of a storm and the ability of local road crews and District personnel to clear roads and parking lots in time for the safe transport of students to school. To close school based on cold alone (rather than in conjunction with concerns about road conditions, bus issues or other safety considerations), the actual temperature combined with wind chill considerations would be greater (colder) than -20 to -25 degrees below zero. "About 11:30 we sent an email out to families saying they were going to shift to flexible learning today to really give us and the Farmington Police Department an opportunity to investigate," said Berg. While online and hybrid-Zoom classes are still on, college employees are advised to check their faculty email system for updates, the college's Facebook page said. The districts have not yet made decisions on Friday closures and planned to update following further consultation with law enforcement. Follow her on Twitter @SusanBromley10. Schools across the country are on high alert due to a "TikTok Challenge" that encourages students to threaten violence at their schools Friday. FARMINGTON Two Farmington schools and a Bloomfield school have voluntarily closed to in-person learning, prompting a shift to remote learning due to the recent number of COVID-19 cases. In that case, we are in contact with our utility company to determine a timeline of power restoration. [Block Talk], MI Urologist's Sexual Assault Charges Tied To Youth Hockey Physicals, New Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption In The Farmington-Farmington Hills Area. FARMINGTON, Mich. - Farmington Public Schools district leaders reiterated Sunday that schools are open Monday, Jan. 3, despite a fake post circulating and stating the opposite. The New Mexico Rapid Response list for San Juan County has grown in the last two weeks. If FPS exceeds the 30-hours of loss of instruction, the District will be required to make up the instructional time lost. Roberto Taboada,Farmington schools spokesperson, told The Daily Times that Apache Elementary has three positive cases of COVID-19 while Northeast had two. In a video on the district's Facebook page, Superintendent Paul Salah said Huron Valley became aware of unspecified online threats Wednesday nightand were advised to close Lakeland High School by the White Lake Police Department. South Metro Mansion On Sale For $3.6 Million: Photos, MyPillow Auctions Off Equipment Amid Slumping Sales, Fireworks Near Me: Apple Valley And Rosemount July 4th Events 2023. FARMINGTON-FARMINGTON HILLS, MI Farmington Public Schools district leaders debunked a social media post that said the school district was closed Monday though Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns. Support local journalism with a digital subscription:http://bit.ly/2I6TU0e. For more information, visit Farmington Public Schools online or . Elementary schools in the district now will end the school day at 3:05 p.m., while classes in middle schools will wrap up at 3:45 p.m. Farmington High School and Piedra Vista High School will conclude the school day at 3:15 p.m., while Rocinante High School and San Juan College High School will conclude at 3 p.m. Officials with Lakeville Area Schools say school and district buildings will be closed Friday due to a social media threat. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. With wind expected tomorrow, temperatures may fall as low as -20 degrees in some parts of the region, leading Farmington Public Schools to cancel all classes tomorrow. Temperatures have hovered around zero for nearly two weeks, causing two tragic deaths as two elderly women with demential wandered into the snow and succumbed to exposure in the cold in Roseville and Shelby Township. At this time, Connecticut school districts are not allowed per legislation, to use remote learning on inclement weather days for the 2022-2023 school year. FARMINGTON-FARMINGTON HILLS, MI Farmington Public Schools district leaders debunked a social media post that said the school district was closed Monday though Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns. Officials with Lakeville Area Schools say school and district buildings. Nationwide, messages spread on TikTok saying that there'll be shootings and bombings Friday at schools across the country. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information, Social Emotional Support Tools for Families, NWEA Student Progress Report - Parent Information, Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation, 2018-2019 Farmington School Culture & Climate Survey - Staff, Absence Management / Attendance Reporting. Ways that school closings are communicated: Copyright © 2002 - var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. It comes as Minnesota safety leaders want schools to beware of a nationwide threat circulating on social media, specifically TikTok. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Farmington Public Schools and South Lyon Community Schools announced all buildings are closedthrough Monday, Dec. 6. "If your student rode the bus to school this morning, they will be transported home.". 95 Following. UPDATED: Winter Storm Closes Farmington Public, Private Schools Friday - Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI - Scores of school districts in southeast Michigan closed on Friday, after a heavy . San Juan College said online and remote learning classes will be held an usual, according to college spokesperson Rhonda Schaefer.