Inclement weather and emergency closures will be announced via phone, email and text message through our mass notification system, through social media, on our district website and through the local media outlets. Please make sure to update your contact information so you don’t miss an important message. Updates can be made: 

• Online via SchoolMint 

• By contacting the Data Manager at your child’s school 

• By filling out a form at Open House 

Guilford County Schools is dedicated to promoting the safety and wellbeing of students and staff. In the event of inclement weather, the district has procedures for determining if schools should be in session or if a delay, early dismissal or closure should be issued. While following these plans and evaluating local weather reports and road closures, we use our best judgment in the interest of student and staff safety. Click here for more information about weather and emergency safety in GCS. 

The following list highlights policies & processes impacting students that have been revised for 2024-25: 

• Improved processes for addressing concerns about discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and retaliation 

• New federal rules related to Title IX sex-based discrimination and harassment 

• North Carolina Parents’ Bill of Rights 

The dates for open houses in August 2024 are: 

• Elementary – Thursday, August 22 

• Middle – Wednesday, August 21 

• High – Tuesday, August 20 

Your child’s school will communicate the time to you. If you are not receiving communications from your child’s school, contact the school’s main office. 

Fees can be paid or money can be placed in a student’s meal account in person at your child’s school or online through the K12 Payment Center. 

• Online payments may be made for student fees (such as athletics) and school meals. 

• Due to the federal accounting requirements of the National School Meals Program, payments made for meals cannot be applied to student fees and charges.  

• Any remaining balances from last year will be carried over.  

• To request a refund of your remaining balance, send your name, address, and phone number to freeandreducedinfo@gcsnc.com.