New Color-Code System for Emergency Building Closures

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:48pm

Effective December 1, HCPSS is launching a color-coding notification system for emergency and other non-scheduled school closings, including for inclement weather. The operating status will be identified on the new Status website and communicated through multiple notification sources.

The HCPSS operating status will be identified on a new website: https://status.hcpss.org/. The HCPSS operational color code options are:

  • Code Green – Normal Operations (in accordance with the HCPSS calendar)

  • Code Red – Schools and Offices Closed

  • Code Orange – Schools Closed; Offices Open with Liberal Leave in Effect

  • Code Blue – Schools Open Two Hours Late

  • Code Yellow – Schools Dismiss Early

All notifications regarding emergency closings will include both the code and operating status.

The emergency notification sources are:

  • HCPSS status website
  • HCPSS homepage
  • Email/text alerts
  • HCPSS Information Hotline (410-313-6666)
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Please note: HCPSS cable TV is no longer a source for inclement weather closings.