In the event there is a need to start school late or close schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the announcements will be made on the radio and television stations listed below.
KQNK Radio of Norton (1530 AM or 106.7 FM ) is the primary broadcast outlet for the Norton schools. If inclement weather develops during the school day, parents should attempt to listen to one of the designated radio or television stations below. In the event there is an early dismissal, students will be allowed to call their parents if instructions are needed.
If school is not called off, but parents believe the weather to be too hazardous to send their child to school they are to follow the normal procedure for reporting absences.
KQNK Radio of Norton (1530 AM or 106.7 FM ) is the primary broadcast outlet for the Norton schools. If inclement weather develops during the school day, parents should attempt to listen to one of the designated radio or television stations below. In the event there is an early dismissal, students will be allowed to call their parents if instructions are needed.
If school is not called off, but parents believe the weather to be too hazardous to send their child to school they are to follow the normal procedure for reporting absences.
RADIO STATIONS:
KQNK 1530 AM and 106.7 FM Norton
KRVN 880 AM Lexington, NE
KKAN 1490 AM Phillipsburg
KQMA 92.5 FM Phillipsburg
TELEVISION STATIONS:
KSNK NBC Channels 2 and 8
KBSH CBS Channel 7
KAKE CBS Channel 11
NTV ABC Channel 13
USD 211 also utilizes the TEXT CASTER service provided by the Norton Branch of the Stockton National Bank. To be able to receive text messages of school closings or late starts on your cell phone, click on the “Bluejay Alerts Textcaster” button on the right to get the instructions.
This is a SPAM FREE service and there is no cost to you to sign up for this service, though your cell plan may charge a fee for receiving messages. Some “no contract” phone services may not work with Textcaster.