LOCAL SCHOOL ALERTS
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Closed for Scheduled Staff Training
Local School Alerts administrative offices will be closed all day on Friday, September 11, 2026, while our team participates in mandatory annual professional development and comprehensive cybersecurity training. Standard office operations and routine administrative services will resume on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT.
Please rest assured that this internal training will not interrupt our core emergency services. Our 24/7 Live Emergency Alert and Dispatch Operations Center will operate without interruption during this time. Our dedicated team continues to continuously monitor district updates, process urgent staff changes, and broadcast critical emergency school alerts in real time across all 55 West Virginia counties, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Celebrating 7 Years of Keeping Our Schools Connected
Written by: Taran Nicholson | September 10, 2026
Today marks an incredible milestone for all of us here at Local School Alerts: we are officially celebrating our 7-year anniversary!
When we first opened our doors on September 10, 2019, our mission was clear—to build a reliable, swift, and trustworthy communication bridge between schools, families, and local officials. We recognized a critical need in our community for real-time safety notices, closure updates, and essential policy changes, and we set out to create a service that everyone in West Virginia could depend on without hesitation.
Reflecting on the past seven years, serving this community has been an absolute privilege. Together, we have navigated unexpected weather events, policy shifts, and everyday schedule updates, ensuring that parents have peace of mind and administrators have a seamless platform to share critical information. Every alert sent represents our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and educators.
This achievement would not have been possible without the unbelievable network of people supporting us. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the local schools, dedicated administrators, parents, and community members who have trusted us to keep them informed day in and day out. Your continued support, direct feedback, and active partnership have been the driving force behind our growth and success over these last seven years.
As we look toward the future, our passion for serving West Virginia schools remains stronger than ever. We are continuously working to improve our systems, broaden our reach, and enhance the way our community stays informed. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and here’s to many more years of working together to keep our schools safe, connected, and strong!
— Taran Nicholson, Executive Director
Fast, Reliable School Closing & Delay Updates Across West Virginia
When severe weather hits or schedules change unexpectedly, parents, staff, and communities need accurate information without delay. Local School Alerts delivers verified status updates directly from district leadership in real time—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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What We Do
- Statewide Coverage: Complete operational infrastructure covering all 55 West Virginia counties.
- Direct Verification: Official reports routed straight from county superintendents and school administrators.
- 24/7 Live Operations: Round-the-clock monitoring center ensuring notifications reach you immediately.
Quick Links
- Parents & Families: Check your local county status or subscribe to instant notifications.
- School Administrators: Access the secure portal to broadcast a closing, delay, or early dismissal.
- Community Members: Stay informed on regional schedule adjustments and weather updates.
A Message From Our Leadership
Welcome to Local School Alerts.
Our website was built on a simple commitment: ensuring West Virginia families and school leaders have instant, reliable access to critical schedule updates when it matters most. Keeping our communities informed and safe is a responsibility my team and I uphold every single day.
— Taran Nicholson, Executive Director
To learn more about our history, mission, core values, and our team, please visit our About Us page using the navigation menu at the top of the screen.
- Phone: 304-701-8683
- Fax: 304-713-2667
- Email: info@localschoolalertswv.com
- U.S. Mail: 845 Burnsville Road, Burnsville, WV 26335