District 54 Implements Severe Winter Weather Response Plan for School Safety
District 54 has released its severe winter weather response plan, outlining procedures for school cancellations and operational adjustments during extreme cold and heavy snow. The plan, shared with families and staff every fall, details that an extreme cold warning, issued when wind chill is -30°F or colder or air temperature is -15°F, will result in the cancellation of all classes and extracurricular activities. For the 2026-27 school year, the first two emergency days will be traditional school closures, with an e-learning plan activated if a third day is canceled. A cold weather advisory, for wind chills between -20°F and -29°F or air temperatures between -5°F and -14°F, will suspend outside activities but keep schools open. Decisions on cancellations are made by 6:30 a.m., with notifications sent via email, phone calls, text messages, and District 54 websites and social media.
