Snow Day Calculator: Will schools close on Monday?
Families checking a snow day calculator for an answer should note the Sheboygan Area School District says snow days can still happen in the coming month or so, and the district has plans in place for cancellations. Today’s expected mild weather might make snow days seem a distant possibility, but SASD is reminding families preparedness remains important.
Snow Day Calculator and SASD Plans
The district reiterated that when winter weather forces cancellations, Virtual Learning Days will be employed instead. Buildings will be closed and students will learn remotely from home. The administration emphasized that the shift to remote learning is planned and intentional rather than ad hoc.
Virtual Learning Days Explained
Virtual Learning Days will replace in-person attendance when the district cancels school for weather. Early Learning Center and Elementary students should already have a take-home packet to use. Middle and High School students will engage in live, virtual instruction at home their regular schedule with their teachers.
Instruction for Each Grade Level
Early Learning Center students and Elementary students are expected to use the take-home packet provided in advance. Middle and High School students will receive live, virtual instruction at home and follow their regular schedule with their teachers while buildings remain closed.
Notification and Communication Methods
When closings occur, phone, email and text messages will be used to notify families. The same closure notices are posted on the SASD website and social media pages. The district said those channels will be used to make sure families receive timely information.
Browser and Site Notices
Several pages connected to coverage and district notices include technical prompts. One page displays: "You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. " Another page states that the site was built to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use, and that "unfortunately, your browser is not supported. " That same page asks readers to "please download one of these browsers for the best experience on app. com. " A separate notice reads: "You must be logged in to post a comment. " The site also cautions that "This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. "
Where the Notices Appeared
The browser and site messages appear on the district and publisher pages that carry the closure guidance; one publisher title displayed the line "Your browser is not supported | app. com. " The district message reminding families that snow days can still occur in the coming month or so appears within SASD communications reiterating their weather-closure plans.
Families using a snow day calculator or watching conditions should be prepared to follow the district’s plan: when cancellations are called, buildings will close, Virtual Learning Days will be used, Early Learning Center and Elementary students will use take-home packets, and Middle and High School students will participate in live virtual instruction on their regular schedules. Notifications will come by phone, email and text and will also be posted on the SASD website and social media pages.
