Inclement Weather

LSR7's first five inclement weather days of the 2023-24 school year will be virtual learning days, or AMI Days.

Missouri allows school districts to provide instruction virtually on days when it otherwise would have cancelled school due to weather.

These days, called alternative methods of instruction or “AMI Days” by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, do not have to be made up at the end of year.

If we reach six snow/inclement weather days, we will cancel classes and begin adding instruction days to our school year. Currently, the last day of school is scheduled for May 23, 2024.

Closure

How will LSR7 be communicating?
Will any buildings or the central office be open during closure?

How will LSR7 be communicating?

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District buildings will not be open when it is considered too dangerous for student safety or bus transportation because of inclement weather.

Announcements will be made:

Through School Messenger
On major Kansas City radio and television stations between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m.
On district social media channels

No announcements will be made if schools are to be in session. All schools have direct radio communication with the Lee’s Summit Fire Department and the authorized civil defense agency for severe weather warnings. Fire and tornado drills are held periodically.

Will any buildings or the central office be open during closure?

AMI Expectations

Every teacher will use the Schoology platform to share lessons, assignments and resources with students by 9 a.m.
Students are expected to access and complete assignments, meet deadlines, engage in the work and communicate with their teachers, peers or parents if they are needing assistance.
Work must be completed in order for student attendance for the day(s) to be counted.
While some critical staff will continue reporting to school sites, please assume that most employees will be working remotely and are best reached via email.