Snow Day Calculator: SASD reiterates plans as mild weather could be misleading
A headline reading "snow day calculator: Will schools be closed due to snow? How to know" has been circulating as the district prepares for winter; the Sheboygan Area School District is reminding families that closures can still happen in the coming month or so. The administration said concrete plans are in place for any weather-forced cancellations.
Snow Day Calculator and the coming month
Today's expected mild weather might make snow days seem a distant possibility, but the district is reminding families that it can still happen in the coming month or so. The administration said that when winter weather forces cancellations, Virtual Learning Days will be employed instead.
Virtual Learning Days to replace building closures
When inclement winter weather leads to cancellations, buildings will be closed and students will learn remotely from home. 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.
How families will be notified
Phone, email and text messages will be used to notify families when closings occur. Those notifications are also posted on the SASD website and social media pages, so families should monitor those channels for timing and instructions on Virtual Learning Days.
What the district's website and app messages say
On the wider web, some navigation and accessibility notices appear alongside district messaging. One message states that app. com wants to ensure the best experience for all readers and that the site was built to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Another message warns that "your browser is not supported" and asks readers to please download one of these browsers for the best experience on app. com. A separate prompt reads "You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. "
Commenting and site protections
Users attempting to comment will see a note that they must be logged in to post a comment. The site carrying the district reminders is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Families following headlines such as "Snow Day Calculator: Will schools close on Monday?" and "snow day calculator: Will schools be closed due to snow? How to know" should rely on the district's stated notifications. Phone, email and text alerts, plus posts on the SASD website and social media pages, are the confirmed channels the district will use when winter weather forces a switch to Virtual Learning Days.
