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When winter weather occurs, the safety and well-being of students is our top priority. 
It is always our goal to have school in session, and we take the decision to close schools very seriously.

How do we make the decision to open or close schools?

When weather conditions are challenging, we make the decision to open or close schools based on careful consideration of several factors, including:

  • Data from the National Weather Service with updates regarding temperature, wind chill, and snow/ice accumulation.

  • Changes to the weather forecast during the course of the school day that indicates if conditions will improve or worsen.

  • Transportation concerns, including anticipated concerns due to weather changes throughout the school day.

  • Condition of mechanical systems to ensure electricity and heat are working properly.

  • Condition of parking lots and sidewalks surrounding school buildings.

  • Snow removal status and road conditions in the community.

  • Discussions with surrounding school districts, including Morton District 201 and North Berwyn District 98. 

How will families be notified?

*Please be sure that your child's school office has updated email and phone contacts

Athletics/Extra-curricular activities
If school is not in session, all athletic and extra-curricular activities, including practices, will be cancelled. 
In instances when school is in session and inclement weather is forecasted for after-school hours, after-school activities may be cancelled.  Parents will be notified as early as possible in these situations. 

The Final Decision
Parents/guardians ultimately make the decision if conditions safely allow their children to attend school.  If school is in session and you decide to keep your child home due to severe weather conditions, it will count as an excused absence.  In this case, please contact the school office by 8:30 a.m. to let them know your child will not be in attendance. 

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