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Weather event details
March 15, 2026
DETAILS REGARDING WEATHER EVENT
Original email message appears at bottom.
Important note about other schools
Local public school districts make weather decisions based upon their bus service, because in higher winds, buses act like sails to catch the wind. *3
- LPA does not utilize buses.
- Other private schools choose to automatically follow public schools’ weather calls.
- For tomorrow, some local districts discussed shifting their faculty in-service day to tomorrow, as a precaution. If you learn of other schools closing tomorrow, buses are the reason for that precaution.
*1 LPA monitors:
- NOAA weather bands radio for watches and warnings
- York County Office of Emergency Management communications and briefs
- York County Emergency Warning System (strategically-placed warning horns):
- Citizen weather apps and sites: Weather Underground, Weather Bug, Weather Channel, etc.
*2 Safe rooms
- Safe areas for weather events (code gray) are those within the downstairs core.
- These central rooms feature concrete block walls, cement ceilings, and reinforced steel supports.
- Code gray rooms include conference rooms 6 & 7, both bathrooms, and the science / sink closet.
*3 Public schools decisions are “bus” decisions
- It is important to realize that public school districts make weather decisions based upon their bus service.
- Buses run all day, not only for student morning and afternoon transportation, but also for shuttling students to various programs and facilities.
- Because they are so large, public school districts often make sweeping, binary decisions, because it is the most simple approach.
- Other private schools choose to automatically follow public schools’ weather calls.
- Lake Pointe retains the freedom and flexibility to make common sense decisions, including more conservative ones.
- LPA does not operate buses, and so academy leaders make decisions based upon personal vehicle driving conditions and family and faculty drivers.
ORIGINAL MESSAGE
Weather alert statement
Re: Monday, March 16, 2026
To all families and faculty:
High winds are expected to accompany rain tomorrow.
This may turn out to be a little to nothing development, but we want you to be aware.
Along with local school leaders this afternoon, I attended a video briefing from county emergency officers.
Please see details below and expect text messages for any immediate updates.
More details can be found by clicking here.
Thanks for reading and noting how this affects you. – L. Lemmon
Tomorrow’s weather forecasts call for a front to pass through.
- Higher than normal winds are expected.
- Quite breezy, with sustained winds of 13-17 mph.
- Gusts are expected to be into the 30’s mph.
- There is around a ten percent chance of tornadoes.
Our mode: normal schedule with high monitoring
- The campus location is in an area expecting a LOW probability of events.
- Therefore, we will operate on normal schedule.
As usual in such weather events:
- Academy staff will be continuously monitoring weather information. *1
- Staff will also monitor skies visually during watches or warnings.
- Students may be shifted to areas away from glass windows as a precaution.
- In case of an actual event, students and staff will be moved to safety rooms.*2
Student drivers
For safety, students should plan to drive slowly and safely.
- We will advise departing students of weather conditions.
- They should also plan to remain on campus between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
That way, shelter may be sought in academy safe rooms if an actual event occurs.
Covid-19 Closure
March 16, 2020
For the health and safety of families and faculty, Lake Pointe's campus is closed until Friday, May 01.
- This plan is subject to change, as news develops.
- All courses are converted to at-home assignments.
- All activities and athletics are canceled or postponed until further notice.
- Campus visitors are now limited to appointments.
- Prospective families will be invited to engage electronically.
- Questions? Needs? Please e-mail Mailbox@ LPA-SC.com
one hour delay
February 21, 2020
Friday, Feb. 21, 2019 One-hour Delayed-Start schedule
1-hour Delayed-Start schedule
Friday, Feb. 21, 2020
8:45 a.m. Campus opens to receive students
9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 1st period 45 minutes
10:20 to 11:05 a.m. 2nd period 45 minutes
Assembly cancelled Ten minute class change instead.
11:15 to noon. 3rd period 45 minutes
12:05 to 12:50 p.m. 4th period 45 minutes
12:50 to 1:10 p.m. LUNCH BREAK (
1:10 to 2:00 p.m. Student Life “Spirit Week” Activity
(as Mr. Miller already described in his Student Life email earlier today.
2:00 p.m. Boys’ Basketball team and fans depart for Columbia and glory
Pick-up for all students/
Parents, please arrive by 2:00 p.m., as staff members are also leaving for Columbia.
To all families and faculty:
In reaction to the current weather forecast for tomorrow, Lake Pointe plans to operate on a one-hour delayed schedule, with classes starting at 9:30. Please see the schedule and details below.
We will continue to monitor local weather information and advisories from the York County Emergency Management Office. You will be notified of any changes to the delay plan, such as if conditions change significantly. Look for updates in three ways:
- Text Message through the LPA Alert system
- E-mail message
- Message on the home page of the academy web site (LakePointeAcademy.com)
The delayed start time allows for:
o Weather conditions to improve
o Temperatures to rise
o Normal “rush hour” traffic to thin
o Additional time for families to drive more slowly and cautiously to campus
The revised Friday schedule and details follow. Thank you for your attention.
L. Lemmon
How it works
· Please note the schedule changes, especially if a student does not take all six periods
· The class schedule is delayed to a 9:30 a.m. start for 1st period (see schedule below)
· The schedule features shortened, 45-minute core class sessions
· Connection assembly is cancelled, replaced with a 10-minute break
· The school day ends at the regular, planned time.
FAQ: Some Frequently-Asked Weather Delay Questions
Some other schools are having a 2-hour delay.
Why is LPA’s shorter?
LPA’s one-hour delay means a 9:30 a.m. start. Public schools may have a longer delay, but they usually base this upon a much earlier starting time which is based upon elementary bus schedules, since the school systems share buses. So the 9:30 a.m. start is comparable in the actual transportation hours.
What if I need to drop off my student earlier than posted (on way to work, etc.)?
If you have special needs, please e-mail the general mailbox. A staff member will seek a solution and respond.
What about student drivers?
In any questionable weather situation, if a secondary student normally drives himself or others, and/or the student normally carpools, parents may need to change their normal routine to ensure their students arrive and depart according to their family’s standards for safety.
90 minute delay Fri. Jan. 19, 2018
January 18, 2018
Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 90 minute delay
To promote safety and to keep up the secondary pacing for teachers, LPA will open for classes on a 90-minute delay. In the modified schedule, first period begins at 10:00 a.m.
The delay ensures safety measures:
- Temperatures will be above freezing and will climb quickly after 9 a.m.
- Traffic will have cleared out
- Generous time is given for all to drive slowly and cautiously
Modified secondary schedule
- Core courses are abbreviated to 45 minutes.
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Start time |
Description |
Duration |
End time |
Notes |
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09:30 a.m. |
Campus open to students |
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10:00 |
Period 1 |
45 min. |
10:45 |
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10:50 |
Period 2 |
45 min. |
11:35 |
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11:35 |
15-min. break; (No assembly) |
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11: 50 |
Plan to eat a generous snack! |
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11:50 |
Period 3 |
45 min. |
12:35 |
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12:40 |
Period 4 |
45 min. |
1:25 |
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1:25 |
Lunch* |
20 min. |
1:45 |
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1:45 |
Research paper meetings |
90 min. |
3:15 |
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3:15 |
Parent pick up |
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4:15 |
Basketball players report to the gym at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly for warm up practice before the evening’s games |
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* Plan for nutrition and blood-sugar balance
Because of the later lunch planned, please plan:
- A larger breakfast
- A student snack on the way to school
- A substantial snack for the morning break
Fire Drills planned
November 03, 2016
Fire drills are planned for the week of Monday, Nov. 7.
A drill is only a test, but students are expected to obey teacher and staff instructions and to act in a manner of seriousness. The drill is an important part of the academy's regular safety preparation and awareness plans.
Separate events will be held for the elementary and secondary days to ensure the entire student and staff bodies practice the procedures.
With an emphasis on protecting instructional time and minimizing disruption., fire and other safety drills are planned with an eye on the expected weather and the academy's daily program. Fire officials are occasionally invited to monitor a drill.
Questions? Please contact the academy office by e-mail at Mailbox@LPA-SC.com or by phone at 803-631-LAKE (5353)