Communications

The Communications Department seeks to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

We tell the stories of our students and staff in a wide variety of formats, as well as support internal and external communication efforts for the district. We strive to provide accurate and timely information to our staff, families and our community.

The Communications Department works under the direction of the Superintendent.

Publications & important information

View emergency closing information

To communicate a variety of emergencies, St. Anthony - New Brighton uses Swift K12, an emergency messaging platform that uses text messages, voice calls and email communication. Occasionally, we send electronic messages on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille and the three schools for:

Emergency notifications (bus is late, urgent need-to-know)
Winter and inclement weather closure notifications

If you believe you haven't received communication from the district about emergency notifications, please contact Liz Anderson, Communications Specialist, liz.anderson@isd282.org.

View snow day/winter weather information

Brrr… it’s that time of year again, where beautiful snow covers the landscape and envelopes our homes and schools. Due to our Minnesota-climate, which can range from dangerously low temperatures to blizzard-like conditions in a matter of days, we like to prepare for the worst at the start of the season with winter weather information.

How do we monitor the weather?

We monitor weather and road conditions using the doppler radar, local experts and the city of St. Anthony Village to determine conditions. The district follows the National Weather Service temperature and wind-chill predictions for our community. We continually monitor this forecast throughout the winter season.

When the decision is made to close our schools, we do this only after confirming that it is:

Too difficult to walk to school because of snow, and/or
Dangerous low temperatures put students at risk, especially at bus stops

What are our priorities if we plan on closing the schools?

The decision to close our schools is taken very seriously. The safety of all students and staff is a first priority when determining if the district should stay open in extreme winter weather. We either decide to close or stay open – it’s not an option to delay the start of the school day. This is due to transportation needs across the district. Although, there are times where an early release could be a possibility.

How can I prepare my student?

Make sure your student has weather appropriate clothing. Preschool and elementary students need to wear a jacket, boots, snow pants, hat/face mask, and gloves – every day.

What if I am concerned about the weather and the district stays open?

The decision to hold or cancel school may differ from neighboring districts due to specific forecasting information and road conditions. Parents/guardians are encouraged to use their own judgment if they are concerned about their child attending school during extreme winter weather. Please contact your child’s school directly if you have any questions, or to report an absence.

Winter-related school cancellation notices:

School cancellations for inclement weather are typically determined by 6 a.m, and announced via the following communication tools: