Emergency Closing Procedures

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 automatically receive alerts via text, voice, or e-mail.
Information will be posted on our district and school websites.
Closing information is at www.emergencyclosingcenter.com.
Local radio stations: WGN 720, WBBM 780
Local television stations: Channels 2 (CBS), 5 (NBC), 7 (ABC), 9 (WGN), 32 (FOX)

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.