A Message from Dr. Villanueva: Notes About Weather-Related Decisions
A Message from Dr. Villanueva: Notes About Weather-Related Decisions
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WEATHER-RELATED DECISIONS AFFECTING THE SCHOOL DAY
November 2025
Dear Eastchester Faculty, Families, and Community,
As the seasons change and we prepare for the arrival of winter, I would like to share important information about how weather-related decisions that impact the school day are made.
The safety of our students and staff remains EUFSD’s highest priority. When inclement weather is expected, the District carefully monitors conditions to ensure timely and accurate communication with all families and staff.
How Weather-Related Decisions Are Made
EUFSD works closely with the Town of Eastchester Highway Department, our Facilities and Maintenance Department, Transportation Supervisor, Bus Companies, and local weather service providers to gather and evaluate information before making any adjustments to the school schedule.
In determining whether a schedule change is necessary, we consider the following factors, always with safety as our guiding principle:
- Road conditions: including bus routes and general drivability
- Sidewalks, parking lots, and snow removal status
- Precipitation and visibility levels
- Temperature, wind conditions, and potential power outages
- Weather forecasts throughout the day
Why Weather Decisions May Differ Across Districts
Please note that neighboring districts may sometimes make different weather-related decisions. While local superintendents communicate and share information during inclement weather events, each district must make decisions based on its own specific conditions—such as road safety, building readiness, transportation status, and forecast data. Therefore, all weather-related decisions for Eastchester schools are made based on conditions within Eastchester itself while we also try to stay consistent with districts around us.
Possible Schedule Changes
If weather conditions are deemed unsafe for travel or normal operations, the District may adjust the school schedule. Possible changes include delayed openings, early dismissals, or school closures, as outlined in the chart below.
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2025-2026 School Hours
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Emergency Contact Information
When we need to communicate a closure (early/emergency dismissal) and schools are already in session, we call the phone numbers listed in your child’s Home Access Center records.
- Please log into your Home Access Center account to confirm the phone numbers listed in your account.
- If you are unsure how to log into your account, please email eufsdtechhelp@eufsdk12.org for assistance or contact your school’s main office directly to confirm the accuracy of your contact information.
Communication
Eastchester UFSD utilizes several tools to communicate information regarding weather-related closings or delays.
- Phone - After the decision to delay or close school is made, the district sends calls and text messages to all families and staff members. If there is an emergency and school must be dismissed early, the district follows the same protocol. contact numbers associated with each student and staff member. (If you are not receiving calls or would like to stop receiving calls, contact your child’s school via phone or email the school’s main office.)
- Email - After the decision to delay or close school is made, the district sends an email to all families, staff, as well as students in grades 6-12.
- Other - After the decision to delay or close school is made, the district notifies local television/radio stations and news outlets (Lohud.com, Cablevision News12, Verizon Fios1, WABC, WHUD 100.7 FM), shares information on social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), and updates the district website (www.eufsdk12.org)
It is our goal as a district to provide clear and accurate information consistently throughout the year to minimize disruption as much as possible while always ensuring the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support of our schools and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out directly to your child’s school.
Sincerely,
Dr. Villanueva
- Superintendent Message