E-Learning Plan & Winter Notifications

As a public school district, our goal is to safely keep buildings open for in-person learning. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to close unexpectedly due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This message contains important information so our families can be more prepared in the event of an unexpected closing.

E-Learning Day or Snow Day?

District 65 has an approved E-Learning Plan that can be translated into more than 100 languages. An E-Learning Day means that schools will be closed and staff and students will engage in remote teaching and learning. In the event an E-Learning Day is called, more information will be shared by the district and your child’s school.

In an effort to be responsive to feedback we heard from staff as well as parents/caregivers, the decision has been made to put an established cadence in place for calling E-Learning Days (virtual instructional day) or “Snow Days” (no instruction).

In any given school year, the first two days of unexpected closure will be E-Learning Days and the third day will be a “Snow Day”. These days do not need to be consecutive. This cadence will be in place as conditions warrant. For example, if there is a widespread power outage, E-Learning may not be possible on that day.

Check out this infographic for more details! English / Spanish

How Decisions are Made

Decisions to close schools are made based on the best information that we have at the time. The most important thing we consider is safety - can our students and staff get to and from school safely? In advance of inclement weather, our team regularly meets to monitor changing weather conditions and to receive important status updates from our Buildings and Grounds team, local municipalities, and transportation providers.

Notification of Emergency Closings

We will provide as much notice as possible if we need to unexpectedly close schools. Please plan on school to be in session unless you receive an official communication that states otherwise. In the event of an unscheduled school closing, District 65 will notify families using the communication channels listed below. 

• Automated phone call, email, and text message
• District 65 Website 
• District 65 Facebook  
• District 65 Instagram 
• Emergency Closing Center
• Local news, television, and radio stations

Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date in PowerSchool. If you need to update your phone number or email address, please email registrationinfo@district65.net or call 847-859-8065.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.