It never seems soon enough to communicate our plan concerning inclement weather or a school building heating or power emergency. Should the need arise, school closing will be communicated in a variety of ways:

• Parents can receive alerts via text, voice, or e-mail.
• Closing information is on www.emergencyclosings.com.
• Local radio stations: WGN 720, WBBM 780
• Local television stations: Channels 2, 5, 7, 9 (WGN), 32 (FOX), & CLTV

This year we have added a "One Hour Delay" option in the event that school could begin safely after the roads are cleared and made serviceable. In the event that we utilize this option, school would begin exactly one hour later at all schools and bus pick-ups would also be scheduled for one hour later.

General Guidelines

• We review wind chill chart from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
• If the air temperature reaches -10°, we will strongly consider closing school.
• If a sustained wind chill of between -25° and -30° is forecast, we will strongly consider closing school.
• We will generally make a decision and communicate with parents around 5:30 a.m.
• A status update will be provided to parents the evening before.
• If schools are closed, all school-related activities are cancelled.