Closings and Delays

Closings and Delays at JES

When inclimate weather is forecasted, please stay tuned to local media for closings, delays, or early dismissals. Please do not call the school to verify closings or delays. The following resources provide up to the minute updates about school closings, delays, and late openings. For more information, visit the BCPS Emergency Notifications, School Closings, and Delays web page.

Check online at the BCPS Web Home Page
Call the BCPS Information line 443-809-5555
Watch BCPS TV, Comcast Cable Channel 73 & Verizon Fios Channel 34
Sign up for free email alerts from WBAL TV
Listen to local radio and television stations

When schools open 1 hour late:

  • Doors open at 9:45 AM and students must be in the building by 10:00 AM.
  • Please do not drop your student off before 9:45 AM.
  • No morning Pre-K.
  • Breakfast will be served.

When schools open 2 hours late:

  • Doors open at 10:45 AM and students must be in the building by 11:00 AM.
  • Please do not drop your student off before 10:45 AM.
  • No morning Pre-K.
  • Breakfast will be served.

When schools close 2 hours early:

  • Students are dismissed at 1:30 PM.  All students must be picked up by 1:45 PM.
  • No afternoon Pre-K.
  • No midday Pre-K bus for the morning Pre-K students. Pre-K students. Pre-K students must be picked up by 11:30 AM.
  • Lunch will be served.

When schools close 3 hours early:

  • Students are dismissed at 12:30 PM. All students must be picked up by 12:45 PM.
  • No afternoon Pre-K.
  • No midday Pre-K bus for the morning Pre-K students. Pre-K students must be picked up by 11:30 AM.
  • Lunch will be served.
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