Santa Barbara Unified School District ends the school day early amid rain and evacuations

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.– Santa Barbara Unified School District ends the school day early and is asking parents to pick up their students as soon as possible due to the storm.

In a message sent out to all SBUSD parents, the district will not allow students to walk home and will accommodate those unable to pick up their students right away. After school care programs and food are on-site as students wait.

The district is also working to send school buses sooner than the normal 3:30 p.m. time.

Classes are canceled for Tuesday due to the weather. The full statement from SBUSD to parents can be found below.

Families,

Today, due to the intense band of rain approaching our area, we are encouraging everyone to pick up their children as soon as possible. Students will not be allowed to walk home.  Please call your school’s office for questions.

We will accommodate any student whose parent/guardian is NOT able to pick up their student. The A-OK and after-school care will be available. Student Transportation of America buses will be at schools by 1:30 p.m. We are working with MTD to send buses sooner than the 3:30 normal release time. Please let your school office know if no one will be home to greet your students.

Schools continue to be safe for your children. There will be food and staff to watch over your students. Please know that your children are safe until you can pick them up.