Emergency Communications

Communications to Families

The District uses Mass Notifications to very quickly place a phone call, text, and/or email all families and staff. If there is an issue that will impact the start of the school day, we will send a robocall to all families at around 6 am. In order for this system to work best, please keep your contact information in Qmlativ (Skyward) up-to-date. 

Get notified as soon as we contact the media = FlashAlert.net

Flash Alert provides notifications to the media and to families who have subscribed (it's free). This is the first contact we made once a decision has been made. Families can sign up to receive a notification from Flash Alert:

1. Click here to go directly to FlashAlert URL: https://flashalert.net/id/TumwaterSD
2. Enter your email address and click the Subscribe button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your email address and finalize the account.
4. Download the FlashAlert Messenger apps in Android App Store or iOS App Store

Below is the list of television and radio stations that receive and post our Flash Alert messages.  

Other Communication Options

Emergency/Snow Routes

During the winter months, school buses may have to use alternate routes due to poor road conditions. Click here to see snow routes.