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Emergency Learning Days

Keeping Learning Going, Even When School is Closed. Sometimes, schools need to close due to weather or unexpected issues, like snowstorms, power outages, or extreme heat. When that happens, we may call an Emergency Learning Day so students can keep learning safely from home.

What Is an Emergency Learning Day?

On an Emergency Learning Day, students will learn from home instead of coming to school. They’ll follow a schedule, log into Google Meets, and complete assignments online or with packets sent home in advance. These days count as regular school days and won’t be added to the end of the year.

When Is School Canceled Instead?

If there’s not enough time to prepare, or if devices and materials weren’t sent home ahead of time, school may be fully canceled for the day. These days do not count and will be added to the school year calendar.

How Will I Know?

You’ll receive a message from the district through our regular channels (text, email, calls, and website alerts). We try to let families know by 5:30 AM or earlier.

What Should My Child Do on an Emergency Learning Day?

Pre-K Students:
  • Pre-K does not participate in e-learning.
K-8 Students:
  • Log in to Google Meet using their school-issued iPad (K–1) or Chromebook (2–8).
  • Follow their normal school schedule, including specials and movement breaks.
  • Expect a mix of live (synchronous) and flexible (asynchronous) learning, adding up to at least 5 hours of instruction.
Leman Middle School:
  • Students follow their usual 10-period day from 7:35 AM to 2:40 PM.
  • Lunch and movement breaks are built in.

What About Technology?

  • Students in grades K–8 have devices to take home if school closures are expected.
  • Teachers and support staff will be online during regular school hours to help.

What About Special Education?

Students with IEPs or 504 plans will still receive accommodations. Special education staff and related service providers will support students as much as possible, and any missed services will be rescheduled.

Why Emergency Learning Days Matter

District 33 is approved by the state to use up to 5 Emergency Learning Days per year. These days:

  • Keep students learning without adding more days in June.
  • Allow flexibility when weather or emergencies impact school operations.

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