School Cancellations

School cancellations for such issues as severe weather or loss of utilities will be communicated via television, radio, Facebook and the Brightwheel App. In the event that The Cathedral School must be closed earlier than 5:30 p.m., all parents or emergency contacts as designated on the student’s enrollment form will be notified by Brightwheel and/or telephone.

The Cathedral School will automatically close the first day that private or public schools in the surrounding area or the City of Jacksonville closes or when the bridges are closed due to severe weather conditions. This will be communicated via television, radio, Facebook, and the Brightwheel App. Additional closures due to severe weather or other warnings presented by public officials will be communicated by the same means.

If severe weather is known to be approaching the area, a note will be posted by the daily sign in sheets and on the front door stating whether the facility will be closed on particular days. Should such emergency closures affect us over the weekend, parents will be contacted via Facebook and the Brightwheel App. Subsequent closings will be evaluated and required on an as-needed basis depending on the conditions and circumstances specifically impacting The Cathedral School facility. Please remember that damage around the facility or loss of electricity or water will also affect the closure of the school. After severe weather, we will need to assess the building and utilities before opening and may have to delay the re-opening from 7:30am to 9:00am.

The Cathedral School reserves the right to close the facility regardless of other known non-closures.

It is imperative that parents check the school’s Facebook page and the Brightwheel App often during severe weather or emergency closure events.

**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY & FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURE PROCEDURES**

Updated 02/11/26