Sapulpa Public Schools: Winter Weather Procedures
Posted on 01/22/2026
(SPS)-- Update 1.29.26: Sapulpa Public Schools used two snow days (Jan. 26 and 27), and two distance learning days (Jan. 28 and 29) in response to the winter storm that began late January 23. Two more built-in snow days remain in the instructional calendar.
Sapulpa Public Schools is closely monitoring a predicted winter storm system expected to move in during the evening hours of Friday, January 23, and throughout the weekend. If this winter storm impacts school days, we will let you know as soon as possible. The district has severe weather protocols in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
The district has four (4) weather days built into the instructional calendar. If snow days are used, we will use the built-in days at the end of the year. If all or some of the snow days are not used, the school year will end early for summer break.
Decision-making procedures involve several factors including:
1. amount of snowfall or ice accumulation;
2. condition of residential and city streets;
3. temperature;
4. school buses' ability to navigate roads;
5. the district's ability to safely clear parking lots and sidewalks.
District administrators begin monitoring forecasts early and often when severe weather is predicted. Bus routes are traveled to assess conditions early in the morning of a potential weather day. The district strives to notify families of school closings just as soon as possible on the morning of a closure.
After-school activities are typically canceled when school is canceled for weather, but the Athletics Department will make notifications via social media if certain sporting events are still going to be held.
Notifications will go out via automated calls and emails on School Messenger.
To receive district text messaging, you must opt in by texting "YES" to 67587. Standard messaging rates apply, you may opt out any time, and the cell phone number must match the contact information for your student(s) in Power School.
School closing notifications will be posted on the district social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and X), and the district website. Local television and radio stations will also be notified.
If school is open and in session, a message will not be sent. Please assume school is open unless a notification is sent.
Distance learning may be implemented in certain multi-day weather emergencies in order to preserve the learning calendar.
Contact information is maintained through Power School so if you need to change your contact information, please call your child's school front office.
Extreme cold is predicted during this winter storm. You're urged to limit time outdoors. Students should dress in layers, with a winter coat, proper footwear, and covered hands, ears, and face. The City of Sapulpa will open a warming station at Shoulder to Shoulder Ministries, 1133 E. James Ave., January 23 at 7:00 p.m. through January 26 at 7:00 a.m.
The City of Sapulpa is actively preparing for roadway treatments. Read more information from the city below.