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Weather Closure

 

Is the College open or closed?

We are open as normal unless there is a message on the website indicating otherwise.

During inclement weather, the decision to close, or remain open is usually made by 6 a.m. When that decision is made, we publish a message as a banner on the website, send text and email alerts, and publish info on Facebook and Instagram.

Pikes Peak State College stays open during normal operating hours unless we announce a closure.

When the college is closed, there are no activities and there is no access, other than for essential personnel. The ONLY classes that take place during a closure are online classes, which include the online portion of hybrid classes. Online courses continue normally.

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How to find out about weather closures

Here are the different ways you can find out the status of PPSC weather closures:

  1. Make sure you are signed up to receive alerts via text message or email through the PPSC Emergency Notification System.

  2. Look for a sitewide closure message on the PPSC website.

  3. Follow PPSC on social media.

  4. Log onto www.flashalert.net. This is a web service that lists closures for most of the local schools, colleges, and large organizations. This website offers an option for entering up to five numbers to receive a text message.

  5. Watch for crawlers on the four local TV stations. They're updated every 15-30 minutes. Also, you can check their websites for closure information.

    KKTV (11 News) www.kktv.com

    KOAA (News5) www.koaa.com

    KRD (Channel 13) https://krdo.com

    KXRM (FOX21) www.fox21news.com
  6. Listen to local radio stations.

Pikes Peak State College Inclement Weather Process

  • We announce closures no later than 6 a.m.
  • When PPSC is closed, it means all four campuses are closed: Centennial Campus, Rampart Range Campus, Downtown Campus and Center for Healthcare Simulation and Education.
  • During a closure, all in-person classes and activities are canceled. Only essential personnel are permitted on campuses.
  • The ONLY classes that take place during a closure are online classes, which includes the online portion of hybrid classes. Online courses continue normally.

  • We do NOT call delayed starts. We are either opened or closed.

  • We may close early for weather that arrives during the day.  In those cases, we often close at 5:00PM because darkness and dropping temperatures increase risk both on-campus and traveling around the community. We strive to have notice out two hours prior to closing in these cases.

  • PPSC often follows the decisions of the region’s four largest school districts: Colorado Springs District 11, Academy District 20, School District 49 and Harrison District 2.
  • The President also seeks input from campus facilities and campus police. Facilities provides information about on-campus conditions, especially safety of sidewalks, parking lots, and building conditions.  Campus Police typically offers input on road conditions or closures.

  • If road conditions make you feel unsafe, even if campuses are open, please stay home.
  • Employees should connect with their supervisors and students should communicate with their faculty/instructors.
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