Emergency Closing Info
Winter Weather
School may be closed due to severe snow, ice, dangerous cold temperatures, power outages, or building issues.
District 33 considers:
- Road and transportation conditions
- Weather forecasts and temperature concerns
- Bus safety and reliability
- Staff ability to safely travel
- Guidance from local agencies and neighboring districts
Whenever possible, decisions are communicated by the evening before or by 5:30 a.m. on the affected day.
Students go outside for recess when the temperature or wind chill is 10°F or above. Please send students dressed appropriately for cold weather.
Extreme Heat
When temperatures or heat index values exceed 90°F, schools may limit outdoor activities, recess, and physical education.
If extreme heat creates unsafe conditions, District 33 may call a Heat Day, close school buildings, and implement a remote learning schedule. Families will be notified as early as possible, typically by 9:00 p.m. the evening before.
How We Share School Closing Information
If schools are closed, families will receive notification through:
📱 Phone calls, text messages, and emails
🌐 District website updates
📱 District social media channels
📺 Emergency Closing Center
Families may also choose to keep their child home due to weather concerns, even when school remains open. Please notify your school office if your child will be absent.
Emergency Learning Day Plan
District 33 schools occasionally close during extreme summer and winter weather. Late-night snow or ice storms are the most likely reasons for school closing; however, power outages, high summer temperatures, or heating system failure may also be factors. When possible, the administration will make every attempt to determine and communicate school closings by 5:30 AM on the affected day.
In the event that there is a school closure, the D33 administration may decide to have students participate in asynchronous learning from home instead of canceling classes and adding the day to the end of the school year. Asynchronous instruction is when students learn on their own schedule within a certain time frame.
District 33 will ensure that 5 hours of asynchronous schoolwork will be provided to the students. This will be via paper packets supplied to the students in advance, as well as choice boards posted on the district website. Staff will also be available via Google Meets and email to support students and families should questions arise.