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A. When MPS schools are closed prior to the start of the school day, all afternoon and evening recreation and interscholastic athletics / academics are canceled.
B. If the District issues a winter alert, which means bus drivers report to their first tier schools by 1:55 p.m. and schools begin to dismiss students at 1:55 p.m., the following recreation and interscholastic athletic office activities will continue to operate:
C. If the District issues a weather emergency, which means schools may dismiss students (who walk to school) at noon, all afternoon and evening recreation division / interscholastic activities will automatically be canceled, with the exception of:
A. Weekend weather cancelations for MPS recreation activities, interscholastic athletics/academics, and MPS music lessons will be announced via the MPS website, social media, and local media. One of the following messages will be relayed:
Message # 1: Closing for COLD weather Only MPS children’s recreation activities and music lessons are canceled. All other activities are on as scheduled.
Message # 2: Closing for SNOW All MPS recreation activities, music lessons, leagues, and interscholastic events at MPS sites are canceled.
B. If programs have started and weather conditions system-wide require closing during the day, the same procedures listed in A above will be utilized.
Indoor Sports
In the event of severe weather conditions, officials and team managers are urged to listen closely to the radio/TV stations listed above. Announcements may not specifically mention the Adult Sports Program, but may state “Activities of the Milwaukee Recreation Department have been canceled” or something to that effect.
Outdoor Sports
In the event of inclement weather, call the Weather Hotline at 414-475-8192 after 4:00 p.m. or fieldhouse phone numbers after 5:00 p.m. for field conditions.
If in doubt, officials should report and managers are urged to have at least the minimum number of players appear to avoid the possibility of a forfeit. Managers should pass this information on to their players.
Milwaukee Recreation 5225 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53208 Phone: (414) 475-8180 Fax: (414) 475-8541