Winter Snowstorm Prompts School Closures in Chicago
As the season’s first major winter snowstorm hits the Chicago area, many local schools have announced closures and snow days for students. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) sent out a message to the school community on Monday, reminding families and staff of its inclement weather policies.
While the district strives to keep classes in session regardless of the weather, CPS explained that if classes are canceled due to cold or extreme cold, the news will be communicated in multiple ways. Families will receive direct communication from CPS through emails, texts, and robocalls, and information about any closures will also be posted on the CPS website and social media channels.
If families do not receive any communication from the district, it means that schools will be operating as normal. The district also emphasized its commitment to ensuring a comfortable environment for students and staff during the winter months, including working to ensure proper heating systems and cleared sidewalks and parking lots.
CPS also assured that if there are any weather-related issues impacting individual schools, families will hear directly from the school about how they are managing the situation. Families are encouraged to visit the district’s website for weather-related updates.
In addition to CPS, many other schools in the area have also announced closures and snow days. As the winter snowstorm continues, families are advised to stay updated on the latest information from their respective school districts.