Franklin Township Community School Corporation Snow Day Predictor

When the call comes

Always by 6:00 a.m.

“When severe weather occurs, we make decisions about delays, closures, or eLearning days as early as possible and always by 6:00 a.m.”

How families hear

By text message, phone call, social media, local TV and radio.

“ParentSquare: The notification will be sent as a text. An automated call will go out, only to the recipients who are unable to receive text messages. Social Media: Both the FTCSC Facebook and Instagram TV and Radio: Local Indianapolis TV and Radio Stations.”

A 2 hour delay

On a delay morning every school starts 2 hours late.

“When a two-hour delay is called, buses will run two hours later (i.e. if pick-up is normally 6:45, on a two hour delay it will be 8:45”

2 built in snow days

On the 2026 to 2027 calendar, listed as “Snow Make-Up Day”.

“18 Martin Luther King Holiday (Snow Make-Up Day to be determined by January 11, 2027) ... 15 President's Day Holiday (Snow Make-Up Day to be determined by February 8, 2027)”

eLearning days

Franklin Township has eLearning days in its winter plan.

“Virtual Instruction is used during inclement weather or when there are other unforeseen circumstances that result in a school cancellation. ... Asynchronous Virtual Instruction (1st Cancellation Day) Synchronous Virtual Instruction (All Additional Cancellation Days)”

Making up a lost day

Virtual instruction days are used first; two holidays may become snow make-up days.

Make up dates: Jan 18, Feb 15.

“18 Martin Luther King Holiday (Snow Make-Up Day to be determined by January 11, 2027) ... 15 President's Day Holiday (Snow Make-Up Day to be determined by February 8, 2027)”

The 2026 to 2027 calendar

• First day August 3, 2026
• Winter break Dec 23 to Jan 4
• Last day May 28, 2027

The board policy

“A two-hour delay is considered if air temperatures are predicted to be -10°F or lower by 7:00 a.m. School closure is possible if it remains below -10°F by 9:00 a.m.”