Minnesota’s winters can be brutal. With dropping temperatures dropping to the minuses, blowing, and gusting winds.
Unexpected snow drifts and black ice. Precautions need to be set in place and action must be taken.
When you are outside, frostbite and hypothermia are possible so you need to protect yourself. Some tips to stay warm.
Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.
Wear a hat. Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
Wear mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
Wrap your babies and check on the elderly around you.
Superintendent, Kasson-Mantorville School District, Beth Giese, Schools has asked that the following information go out to all families in the Kasson-Mantorville school district.
Beth will also be sending a Email out to all parents.
Together we can make our community stronger and safer for all.
District Releases 2025–26 Winter Weather Plan
As winter approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to remind K-M families of the 2025–26 Winter Weather Plan, outlining how decisions will be made regarding school delays, closures, and early dismissals due to severe weather.
The safety of students, staff, and visitors remains the district’s top priority. Families are encouraged to use their own judgment when determining whether travel to school is safe. Parents who choose to keep their child home because of hazardous weather or road conditions are asked to notify the school’s attendance office.
All announcements regarding delays, closures, or early dismissals will be communicated through the Infinite Campus instant messaging system. Families are reminded to ensure their contact information is current to receive timely updates.
Extreme Cold Guidelines
School delays or closures due to extreme cold will be based on a 6 a.m. weather forecast. Action may be taken if air temperatures are expected to fall below -25 degrees Fahrenheit or if wind chills reach -35 degrees or colder. Early Childhood programs will follow the same schedule decisions as K–12 classes.
Snow and Other Weather Conditions
Decisions related to snow or other weather hazards will also be based on a 6 a.m. forecast indicating unsafe travel conditions or impassable routes. When possible, delay or closure decisions will be announced the evening before. Final same-day decisions will be made between 4 and 5 a.m., based on the superintendent’s firsthand observations and consultation with the Transportation Department.
Preschool and Child Care Programs
Preschool programs will follow the same weather-related decisions as K–12 schools. If there is a delayed start, morning preschool classes will be canceled. In the event of an early dismissal, afternoon preschool classes will be canceled. A full-day closure will result in the cancellation of both morning and afternoon preschool sessions.
Child care services will adjust their schedules as well. During a delayed start, child care will open at 6:15 a.m. For early dismissals, child care will close at 4 p.m. In the case of a full-day school closure, Project Kids and Project Beginnings will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Activities and Community Education
All Community Education classes will be canceled and rescheduled during full-day closures or early dismissals unless otherwise stated in the district’s announcement.
District officials encourage families to stay informed throughout the winter season and to prioritize safety when weather conditions become severe.
