Dear parents, guardians, and high school students,
This is District 300 Superintendent Dr. Susan Harkin with an important weather-related update.
District 300 schools will be closed on Friday, January 12, due to the forecasted adverse weather conditions. Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is the district’s highest priority, and we recognize the potential hazards of exposing students to these conditions.
Please note the following information for Friday, January 12:
- All athletic, club, and fine arts extracurriculars are also canceled.
- All childcare programs, including those run by the Boys & Girls Clubs and the park district, are also canceled.
- All outplaced programs are canceled.
- District 300 students attending Burlington Central High School will not attend class.
- Students attending ABC Cosmetology should follow the direction of ABC Cosmetology regarding the status of class.
- Students attending Elgin Community College (ECC) should follow the direction of ECC regarding the status of class.
District 300 acknowledges the inconvenience the decision to close schools may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
A follow-up message detailing the impact of today’s school closure on the academic calendar will be sent to all parents in the near future.
For more information about our winter weather processes and decision-making, please view our winter weather monitoring infographic or visit www.d300.org/WinterWeather.
Sincerely,
Dr. Susan Harkin
Superintendent