Delay/Cancellation Criteria

Criteria considered for school delays and cancellations:

All sending school districts collaborate in the decision to delay or cancel school along with their perspective transportation contractors.  When looking at current weather conditions we take into account the current precipitation and temperature as well as forecasted precipitation and temperature.  As a general rule of thumb, we will delay or cancel school if the sustained temperature is -20 degrees F or below, including wind chill.  We also consult with PADoT and township officials regarding weather forecasts and road conditions as well as neighboring school districts outside of Venango County. There is no exact science in making the call to delay or cancel school.  We obtain as much information as we can regarding the weather and road conditions and make the best decision possible with that information.  The safety of our students and staff is always our first priority. 

Cancellation and Delay Notification

Valley Grove School District uses local television, radio stations and news media as well as our automated calling system to notify you of events, emergencies, school delays and cancellations.

 If you do not receive your automated call, please call your childs school to have your number updates during regular business hours.  RGHS: 814-437-3759 VGE: 814-432-3861

Media

Radio: Oil City WKQW-96.3 / AM 1120 KQW

Franklin FROGGY 100.3/98.5
MAJIC 99.3/104.5
WUZZ 94.3/107.7

 
Television: Pittsburgh WPXI-Channel 11

KDKA 1020, KDKA-TV,
Pittsburgh’s CW
WTAE – Channel 4
Erie WICU-Channel 12/CW
WSEE TV 35