Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning ahead of what could be the most significant snowfall of the season in the region.
Over two dozen schools across the region have announced closures ahead of Wednesday’s anticipated snowfall, according to the Emergency Closing Center.
Below is the latest list of schools that have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning for classes on Wednesday.
Public schools
Dist #23Prospect HeightsE-learningBensenville Elementary SchoolBensenvilleE-learningDist #2BensenvilleE-learningDist #48 (Salt Creek District)Villa ParkE-learningAlan B. Shepard High SchoolPalos HeightsClosing At 12:30 p.m., no evening activitiesDist #103 (Lyons)LyonsClosed Tomorrow, E-learningDist #148 Dolton WestRiverdaleE-learningDist #158 (Lansing Elementary)LansingE-learningDist #167 (Brookwood District)GlenwoodClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #218Oak LawnClosing At 12:30 p.m., no evening activitiesDist #26 (River Trails District)Mount ProspectClosed tomorrow, E-learningDwight D. Eisenhower SchoolBlue IslandClosing At 12:30 p.m., no evening activitiesHarold L. Richards High SchoolOak LawnClosing At 12:30 p.m., no evening activitiesDist #33 (West Chicago)West ChicagoClosed tomorrow, e-learningDist #34 (Winfield)WinfieldClosed tomorrowDist #94 (Community High School)West ChicagoClosed tomorrow, e-learningDist #1 (Momence Community Unit)MomenceClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #308OswegoE-learningDist #46 (Community Consolidated School)GrayslakeClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #50 (Woodland District)Gages LakeClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #56 (Gurnee)GurneeClosed tomorrow, E-learningPrairie Crossing Charter SchoolGrayslakeClosed tomorrowDist #114 (Manhattan)ManhattanClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #122 (New Lenox)New LenoxClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #157-cFrankfortClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #161 (Summit Hill District)FrankfortClosed tomorrow, E-learningDist #17 (Channahon)ChannahonE-learningDist #86 (Joliet Public Schools)JolietClosed tomorrow, E-learningPrivate schools
St. Hubert SchoolHoffman EstatesClosed tomorrow, E-learningMontini Catholic High School – LombardLombardE-learningSt. Petronille SchoolGlen EllynClosed tomorrow, E-learningVisitation Catholic School – ElmhurstElmhurstClosed tomorrowCross Lutheran SchoolYorkvilleClosed tomorrowSt. John’s Lutheran School (Wels)LibertyvilleClosing At 11:30 a.m.Families Of Faith Christian AcademyChannahonClosed tomorrowAshburn Christian AcademyOrland ParkClosed tomorrowImmanuel Lutheran School – HillsideHillsideClosed tomorrow, no evening activitiesNew Connections AcademyPalatineClosed tomorrow, E-learningResurrection College Prep High SchoolChicagoClosed tomorrow, E-learningSouth CampusPalatineE-learningGlenoaks School – Pheasant Ridge CampusGlendale HeightsClosed tomorrow, E-learningImmaculate Conception Grade SchoolElmhurstClosed tomorrowSt. Isidore SchoolBloomingdaleClosed tomorrowTimothy Christian SchoolsElmhurstClosed tomorrowGlenoaks Therapeutic Day School – West CampusNorth AuroraClosed tomorrow, E-learningSt. Catherine Of SienaDundeeClosed tomorrow, E-learningSt. Edward Central Catholic High SchoolElginE-learningPrecious Lambs Preschool (Grayslake)GrayslakeClosed tomorrowSt. Gilbert SchoolGrayslakeClosed tomorrow, E-learningMarian Central Catholic HighschoolWoodstockClosed tomorrow, E-learningFaith Movers Academy (University Park)University ParkClosed tomorrowLincoln-way Area Special EducationFrankfortClosed tomorrow, E-learningMother Teresa Catholic AcademyCreteClosed tomorrow, E-learningProvidence Catholic Children’s AcademyNew LenoxClosed tomorrowSt. Joseph Catholic School – ManhattanManhattanClosed tomorrowSt. Jude SchoolNew LenoxClosed tomorrowColleges
Dominican UniversityRiver ForestClosed tomorrow, E-learningBenedictine UniversityLisleClosed tomorrow, work-at-homeKankakee Community CollegeKankakeeClosed tomorrowPurdue University Northwest – Hammond CampusHammondE-learningPurdue University Northwest – Westville CampusWestvilleE-learningGovernors State UniversityUniversity ParkE-learning, work-at-homeUniversity Of St. FrancisJolietClosed tomorrow, E-learningThe announcements come as the Chicago area was upgraded from a winter storm watch to a winter weather advisory.
The alert from the National Weather Service, which takes effect Wednesday morning, warns of the potential for anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow across the region.
Heavy, widespread snow was expected to fall throughout the day Wednesday, with the highest totals expected during the afternoon and evening.
“Prepare for hazardous travel conditions, especially during the afternoon and evening commute when we expect the highest snowfall rates (potentially exceeding 1 inch per hour at times),” the NWS said.
Sharply reduced visibility, snow-covered roads and treacherous travel were all possible, the NWS warned.
According to the Illinois State Board of Education, districts are limited to five E-learning days per year.
Chicago Public Schools, which had not announced any closures as of Tuesday, has its own set of guidelines for determining if schools will close due to weather.
Factors used by the district include:
Air temperature and wind chill The amount of snow and ice on the ground The accessibility of buildings and roads Potential issues with heating/cooling systems or power outages The ability to transport students safely on buses Air quality during periods of extreme heat“Chicago Public Schools’ goal is to always have schools open. We don’t want students to miss valuable learning time and meals they may depend on as part of the school day,” the district states on its website. “Therefore, CPS will do everything possible to keep classes in session as long as it is safe for students and staff.”
Track an updated list of school closings across the Chicago area here.
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