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SCHOOL CLOSINGS
During the winter months (December 1-April 1) when the schools are scheduled to be closed or
when there is a change in bus transportation, the following radio stations are informed of the
situation in School District 81: WMAQ, WBBM, and WLS. In the event that schools need to be
closed, you will be advised via Synre Voice, the Districts automated calling system.
In the event, that for some reason you do not hear the announcement or you are not sure whether
the schools will be open, a recorded message about school closings and/or changes in bus
transportation will be available when you call the district office (847) 671-1816 before and after
school hours.
EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
The Superintendent of Schools is authorized by the Board of Education’s policy to close schools
on an emergency basis. By special arrangements with major radio networks, announcements of
school closings will be broadcasted. Our District is always referred to as "School District 81
(Cook County)" in these announcements. These announcements are to be regarded as the official
notification of school closings making it unnecessary for parents to call the school to confirm
school closings.
The District has established a phone notification system, which will allow a call to be made
announcing school closing.
