The Lake Hamilton School District carefully monitors weather conditions throughout the winter months. When snow, ice, or hazardous conditions may impact travel, the district follows a thorough process to determine whether school will open on time, delay, or close. Our highest priority is always the safety and security of our students and staff.
District officials evaluate road conditions across the area and review updated weather forecasts before making any decision. Because weather can vary across our large district, these decisions are not always easy—but student and staff safety remains the determining factor.
👉 When weather forecasts are questionable, we strongly encourage parents to have a plan in place in case school is canceled or delayed. Preparing ahead of time helps ensure a smooth morning for families should changes occur.
How We Will Notify Families of a School Closure or Delay
As soon as a decision is made, Lake Hamilton will share the information immediately through the following communication methods:
Mass text notification to all families and staff
District website: lhwolves.net
Mass email to Wolf Week News subscribers {https://lhsd.info/WolfWeekNewsSubscribe}
ParentSquare Post
Automated Phone Calls
If the decision is made before 9:00 p.m., an automated phone call will go out that night.
If the decision is made after 9:00 p.m., the automated phone call will be sent at 6:00 a.m.
Please Make Sure You Receive District Messages
To ensure you receive all Lake Hamilton updates, here are a few steps you can take now:
Verify your primary contact number.
If you are not receiving mass text messages, contact your child’s school office to update your phone number.Subscribe to Wolf Week News for email updates.
Sign up here: lhsd.info/WolfWeekNewsSubscribeFollow LHSD on social media:
Facebook: @LHSDWolves
Instagram: @lhsd_wolves
Parents: Check your ParentSquare account.
Make sure your account is active and functioning correctly. Click HERE for instructions.
Inclement Weather Days
LHSD has five inclement weather days built into the district calendar:
February 16
March 20
April 17
May 26–27
If school must close unexpectedly, those days will be used as make-up days.
If no closures occur before a scheduled inclement-weather day, students and staff will not attend school that day.
Important Reminder About AMI Days
Under the Arkansas LEARNS Act, schools may no longer use AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) days to count toward required instructional time. Any missed school days due to weather or emergencies must be made up in person using the inclement weather days built into the calendar.
Lake Hamilton School District is committed to keeping families informed and prepared. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep every Wolf safe during winter weather.