Generally speaking, District 202 Schools are always open unless hazardous roads or other emergency conditions (including utility problems - electricity or natural gas outages) make it too difficult or dangerous to transport students and/or operate buildings safely.

***Please plan accordingly***

When deciding whether to close schools, the Superintendent of Schools, in consultation with police and other public safety officials; district operations and maintenance staff; district transportation staff; and other area school superintendents, considers:

• Road conditions

• Building/facility conditions

• Weather/student safety

• Personal inspections of streets and campuses by District 202 personnel

Warm weather

District 202 uses the following guidelines on days with extremely hot and/or humid weather:

• Recess/PE outdoors if the heat index is 90 degrees or below

• Recess/PE indoors if the heat index is above 95 degrees

The heat index takes into account both air temperature and relative humidity. If the heat index is between 91 degrees and 94 degrees principals can decide if students stay inside or go outdoors.

District 202 will communicate changes to the school schedule, including closings or early dismissal, as early as possible through the district's normal communications channels.

Afterschool sports

High and middle school athletic directors will communicate any changes to their communities. Please also watch middle and high school social media accounts for updates.

School Closing/Communications

District 202 encompasses 64 square miles and weather, safety, and driving conditions change minute to minute.

The Superintendent of Schools will strive to decide whether to close school the day before anticipated bad weather.  However, a decision will be made as soon as possible, and no later than 4:30 a.m. in any case.   

When schools are to be closed:

• All District 202 families, staff, and related community members will be notified through the Connect-ED recorded telephone message system (except those who have asked to be removed from the call list).

• Information will be posted on the District 202 website (www.psd202.org), all school websites, and on the District 202 Facebook and X (formerly called Twitter) pages.

NOTE: Please do not contact the District Office or school officials until after 7:30 a.m.