School Closure Decision Process: The Gander School System including Gander Elementary fall under the decision making process of the NL School Office (Gander Location), in consultation with Transportation & Facilities Division.

• • • Address: 203 Elizabeth Dr, Gander, NL A1V 1H6  | Phone Number: (709) 256-2547

School Closure and Delay Procedures: In the event of a school closure or delay, families will be notified via School Messenger starting after 6:00 AM. To ensure you receive these updates, please keep your contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) up to date in our system.  Updates will also be posted to our school website, social media, and the NL Schools Status page. Please note that in the event of technical issues, some platforms may update faster than others.      

Start Time with a Delay Opening: If there is a delay note the following times and schedule start time:

• 1 HR Delay = Doors will open @ 9:45 AM and busses will run 1 hour later than regular time.  For example: If regular pick up is 8:25 AM now it is 9:25 AM.

• 2 HR Delay = Doors will open @ 10:45 AM and busses will run 2 hour later than regular time.  For example: If regular pick up is 8:25 AM now it is 10:25 AM.

• 3 HR Delay = Doors will open @ 11:45 AM and busses will run 3 hour later than regular time.  For example: If regular pick up is 8:25 AM now it is 11:25 AM.

• Closed for the morning (4 HR Delay) = Doors will open @ 12:45 PM and busses will run 4 hour later than regular time.  For example: If regular pick up is 8:25 AM now it is 12:25 PM.