Inclement Weather Procedures

Given Rockwood's large geographic area, sometimes inclement weather can affect one part of the district while not affecting another. Electronic weather stations positioned throughout the district enhance the ability to make accurate decisions about weather conditions as they affect field/facility closings. As a result, we will close fields/facilities by zone as inclement weather warrants. You will hear one of two messages when calling the field/facility status hotline (636-733-1170):

Due to wet and unsafe field conditions, all fields/facilities are closed.

or

Due to wet and unsafe field conditions, fields/facilities in the following zones are closed...

Rockwood School District follows MSHSAA’s guidelines as it relates to lightning. Here is a summary of the guidelines:

• Anytime lightning is seen (cloud to ground) or thunder is heard, play should be suspended. Once play has been suspended, wait at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder of lightning flash before resuming play.
• The Rockwood Facilities department will be notifying the custodians to make contact with a representative from your team if severe weather is predicted to talk about taking shelter inside the school. Please note that if a gym is needed to be utilized for shelter, we will ask players to remove their cleats to ensure there is no damage to the gym floor.

Complete MSHSAA Lightning Safety Guidelines