Inclement Weather Information

Mustang Public Schools stays in touch with the National Weather Service in Norman and receives regular briefings. School officials also monitor weather reports on local news stations.  

Once school is in session, we will not release buses early. There is too much danger in having young children at home with no adult present. If we need to hold buses to ensure the safety of our students, we will. As always, if you are uncomfortable with approaching weather, you can check out your child. Please be aware of the individual school’s policy on pickup if you are arriving close to the actual dismissal time. Should the outdoor warning sirens sound, children will be sheltered in the building and the front doors to the schools will be locked so our staff can get to shelter as well. 

Should impending weather mean a cancellation of evening activities, the district will do the following:

• Staff will be notified via email;
• Families will be notified first via the Mustang Public Schools App followed closely by a call from School Messenger, the district's automated calling system.
  • School Messenger has the ability to phone every student's household within 20 minutes in the event of an emergency;
• Families will receive an email with details;
• Local news stations are contacted; and
• The information is also posted to the district website and social media accounts.

For small events, individual coaches or sponsors may communicate with their parents directly.

When inclement weather is approaching, school officials begin driving the district as early as 3 a.m., evaluating the conditions on Mustang's roads and bridges. By 5 a.m., they make a determination about cancelling school.

When school is cancelled early in the morning:

• Staff will be notified via email;
• Families will be notified first via the Mustang Public Schools App followed closely by a call from School Messenger, the district's automated calling system.
  • School Messenger has the ability to phone every student's household within 20 minutes in the event of an emergency;
• Families will receive an email with details;
• Local news stations are contacted; and
• The information is also posted to the district website and social media accounts.

If inclement weather persists and classes for the following day are cancelled in the evening, we will repeat the above contact procedures.  If no push notification, email or automated call is received, school is in session.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe thunderstorms are possible. A thunderstorm is severe if winds gust to at least 58 mph, and hail 1″ or larger falls. Tornadoes can also occur. Watches typically cover larger areas and last 6 hours. Be ready to act if a warning is issued.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe weather has been reported. Warnings indicate imminent danger. Take shelter. A warning is typically in effect for 30 to 60 minutes and usually covers a county.

Tornado Watch: Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Watches typically cover larger areas and last 6 hours. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is near your area.

Tornado Warning: A tornado has been sighted or radar indicates it is likely to occur. There is imminent danger to life and property. Take shelter. The warning is typically in effect for 30 to 60 minutes and usually covers a county, or part of a county.

Flash Flood Watch: A Flash Flood Watch is issued when the potential for flash flooding exists. Usually these are issued when abundant, heavy rainfall is expected from thunderstorms, especially if the ground is already near saturation. Flash Flood Watches are sometimes issued if there is a possibility of a dam failure as well. Watches typically cover larger areas and last several hours.

Flash Flood Warning: A Flash Flood Warning is issued when a rapid rise in small creeks and streams is expected. Flash Flooding or mudslides are expected or occurring. The warning is typically in effect for 2 to 3 hours and covers a county.