Family Resources - KIPP Baltimore

Inclement Weather Policy

KIPP Baltimore schools follow Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) procedures for all weather-related closures, delayed openings, early dismissals, and virtual learning decisions. When City Schools announces a schedule change due to inclement weather, KIPP Baltimore will follow the same determination.

Families are encouraged to monitor City Schools’ official inclement weather updates.

In addition, KIPP Baltimore will communicate any closure or schedule change directly with families using multiple channels, including:

Text messages
School apps (including ClassDojo or DeansList)
Baltimore City Schools’ website
KIPP Baltimore’s social media channels

City Schools also communicates with families in a variety of ways:

Baltimore City Schools’ website
The City Schools App (Apple or Google Play)
Get a text message, robocall, or email (update your contact information through Campus Portal)
Local TV stations

Using several communication methods helps ensure families receive timely and accurate information, prioritizing clarity, consistency, and student and family safety. KIPP families should check these channels regularly during periods of severe or uncertain weather.

KIPP families: This school year’s bell schedule is as follows…

Breakfast (optional): 7:05 – 7:20 a.m.
School Day: 7:30 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.

Community Schools Resources

Ms. J. Handy is our Community Schools Coordinator. Ms. J. Handy is a full-time member of the KIPP Baltimore staff who works with internal and external stakeholders to identify and provide for school, student, and family needs. Her goal is to coordinate and identify new partnerships, and link students, families and community members to new and existing partnerships that support student success. Ms. Handy can be reached during her office hours on Wednesdays from 7-10am via phone at 410-419-5747 or email at Jhandy@kippbaltimore.org.