It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. RPS 205 is committed to keeping families & staff informed about weather-related closures.

Here are the ways you'll be notified:

• Text and email to all parents/guardians (please make sure your school's main office has your most recent phone number and email address on file)

• Text and email to all RPS 205 staff

• Email to local media to help us share the news

• Social media posts on district and schools’ accounts

• Post on rps205.com as well as the schools’ webpages

Timing:

The decision to close schools during extreme weather (typically snow, ice, or extreme cold) is made as early as possible. The decision is based on the best weather information available and how inclement weather will affect students, staff, and parents during travel times.

Temperature & Precipitation:

No official temperature or precipitation amount closes schools. The Superintendent and his leadership team consider several factors, including road conditions. Typically, a wind chill of negative 25 will start the conversation about possibly closing schools.

Who Decides:

The Superintendent decides whether to cancel school because of inclement weather, and he works with his leadership team to make the best decision for our students.

Please remember that the final decision is up to the parent/guardian. If you decide to keep your child/children home because of the weather, please contact your child's main office to inform them of your decision.

E-Learning days will not be used for weather-related emergencies.