School Closing Procedures

Below is information about emergency closing procedures that the Racine Unified School District follows. We realize that any change from the normal school schedule may cause some disruption. The below options will be utilized sparingly and only when conditions make such procedures absolutely necessary. It is very important, however, that you are prepared for such an emergency. Please make all necessary arrangements in advance for alternate supervision for your child/children in case of emergency closings. Our goal is to ensure care and safety for all students.

There are three possibilities for closing school, which may be considered based upon weather conditions:

Recess and School Door Opening Times

School doors should open early if:

  • The air temperature or wind chill is 10 degrees above or colder

  • Rain is falling

  • Heavy snow is falling or

  • Other extreme weather conditions prevail

However, students should not report to their classrooms until either the teacher is present or 11 minutes before classes are regularly scheduled to convene. Recess at elementary schools should also not be held during the above conditions.

Snow Day Notifications

In the event of inclement weather, here’s how you can learn about school closures or modifications to the school day (e.g. delayed start, early release, etc.):

Absences

If a parent deems the weather too dangerous for his/her child to be out, the parent has the right to request an excused absence for the child. If students are tardy due to cars not starting, etc., those excuses will be honored.