Latest list as schools change due to snow – NBC Chicago

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Some schools in Illinois have announced closures, switching to e-learning days or early layoffs when supporting a winter storm that could bring several centimeters of snow in some places.

St. Joseph Catholic School in Manhattan, Illinois, posted on social media on Tuesday that the school would be canceled due to snow.

“Tomorrow is a snow day,” Father Mike McMahon was viewed in a video that advertised to students. “You don’t have to come to school tomorrow. It’s canceled. We canceled it. Snow Day tomorrow.”

The Troy 30-C school district announced Wednesday would be an “emergency day” which means there would be no school and no e-learning for students. All athletics and clubs will also be canceled “because of the predicted heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions predicted.”

“One day is added to the end of the school year and an updated district calendar is soon shared to reflect this adjustment,” the district said in a message to families.

Lyons Elementary School District 103 also announced that they would go over to an e-learning day Wednesday “Due to bad weather.” All activities after school and before or after school care were also canceled.

St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin also switched to an e-learning day along with District 158 ​​in Lansing, according to Emergency Closing Center. Neither had released information on their sites or social media, however, from Tuesday afternoon.

Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53 said it implemented an early dismissal plan for Wednesday “to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.”

“Although we cannot predict the weather with certainty, the current forecast provides enough data to warrant caution measures and we value your cooperation and patience,” the district said in a message to the parents.

As such, school time will be as follows:

Freedom: 07:30 – 10:30

Bugc: 8:05 – 11:10

Shabbona: 8:10 – 11:10

Levasseur/Shepard: 8:45 – 11:45

There will be no AM or PM Pre-K, the district added.

“We understand that this may be a disturbance of family plans, but we hope that giving this information early provides necessary preparations,” the district said in his letter to families. “At this point we expect the school to be in a regular session on Thursday, February 13, 2025. As a reminder, we will only send communication if there is a change in the normal school plan. As we are currently expecting a regular school day on Thursday No additional communication unless adjustments are needed ..

Superintendent Dr. Adam Ehrman said the weighing conditions will be assessed after the storm and “If changes in the schedule are needed, we will notify families as soon as possible.”

The messages come when the Chicago area was upgraded from a winter storm wall to a winter weather advice.

The National Weather Service alarm, which comes into force on Wednesday morning, warns of the potential of everywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow all over the region.

Heavy, widespread snow was expected to fall all day on Wednesday, with the highest totals expected during the afternoon and evening.

“Prepare for dangerous travel conditions, especially in the afternoon and evening commuting when we expect the highest snowfall speeds (potentially over 1 inch per hour at times),” NWS said.

Skarplet reduced visibility, snow -covered roads and treacherous travels were all possible, NWS warned.

According to Illinois State Board of EducationDistricts are limited to five e-learning days a year.

Chicago Public Schools, which had not announced any closures from Tuesday, have its own set of guidelines to determine if schools are closing due to the weather.

Factors used by the district include:

  • Air temperature and wind cooling
  • The amount of snow and ice on the ground
  • The availability of buildings and roads
  • Potential problems with heating/cooling systems or power cuts
  • The ability to transport students securely on buses
  • Air quality during periods of extreme heat

“Chicago Public Schools’ goal is always to have schools open. We do not want students to miss valuable learning time and meals they can depend on as part of the school day,” the district said on their Website. “Therefore, CPS will do everything to keep classes in session as long as it is safe for students and staff.”

Track an updated list of school closures over the Chicago area here.