School Closing & Safety Information
Student safety is a top priority in District 115 and, therefore, there may be times when the superintendent makes the decision to close school. School closures due to inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations that threaten the safety of District 115’s students and employees can consist of a:
- Full-day school closure
- Late school arrival time
- Early dismissal from school
Please review the Parents'/Guardians' Guide to Weather & School Emergencies (Guía para padres / tutores sobre emergencias climáticas y escolares) to understand the district's procedures for making and communicating school schedule changes/closures and what parents can do to prepare for such situations.
Emergency Contact Resources
In emergencies or if a decision is made to implement a school closure, delayed start, or early dismissal, information is shared with parents at the affected school through the following methods:
Voice & Email
The PRIMARY mode of communication to parents/guardians is through a phone or email message from District 115. Additional messages are made if there are updates, or when a situation is resolved.
Social Media
District 115 Facebook (Yorkville115) and Twitter (@Yorkville 115)
Websites
District 115: http://www.y115.org
School Closings: www.emergencyclosingcenter.com (search by school name, city, or phone number)
Radio
WSPY 107.1 FM, WSPY-AM 1480, WSQR AM-1180/93.5 FM
Media
Local and Chicago news stations (ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, WGN9, FOX32)