Weather/Emergency Closures
Updated Jan. 21, 10:58 a.m.
UPDATE: Most After-school & evening activities held as scheduled today, January 21
UPDATE: Due to improving temperatures, most after-school and evening events, activities and community meetings will be held as scheduled today, January 21. This includes all district co-curricular activities and athletics, as well as Community Education programs, and scheduled community facility use.
Buildings will open at 2 p.m. this afternoon.
Please make note of the following exceptions for January 21:
- There is no Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) or Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes.
- The Kindergarten information nights at JFK, Orchard Lake and Lakeview elementaries will be rescheduled.
School Canceled, Snow Day (extreme cold weather) Tuesday, January 21
School is canceled Tuesday, January 21 due to unsafe extreme cold weather conditions. With this being the first “snow day” of the school year, there are no Flex Day at-home learning requirements.
(Please note: Snow Days do not apply to Lakeville Online Academy. Lakeville Online Academy students are expected to continue their online coursework as usual.)
Please be aware of the following changes and updates for January 21:
Morning/school day:
- School is canceled.
- Kid Zone Child Care and Wonder Zone Child Care will not be offered Jan. 21.
- Day time Community Education programs, including early childhood programs and Adult Basic Education classes, are canceled. The District Office and Community Education offices are closed.
Afternoon/evening:
- District/school-based after school programs, including targeted services, are canceled.
- Evening ECFE and Adult Basic Education programs are canceled.
- A decision regarding evening district-sponsored athletics and activities, other Community Education programs and classes, and use by non-district community groups will be determined by 1 p.m. on Jan. 21.
School Delays and Closings Information
Communication Procedures
Lakeville Area Schools communicates in a variety of ways when school, programs and activities may be closed, delayed and/or dismissed early by the Superintendent in the event of bad weather or unsafe road conditions.
- A phone call, text message and email (if opted in) will be sent to all families and staff. This will be sent to the student’s primary contact(s) listed in their Parent Portal.
- An announcement will be posted on isd194.org.
- Announcements will be posted on the Lakeville Area Schools Facebook and Instagram pages.
- Announcements will be shared on local television stations:
How Decisions Are Made
Student and staff safety is our primary concern.
As a general rule, schools will be canceled or delayed if the air temperature is -25 degrees Fahrenheit or colder or the wind chill is -35 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
Day-of-school weather decisions will be announced by 6 a.m.
Decisions regarding evening Community Education programs, co-curricular sports and activities and facility use by community groups will be determined by 1 p.m. and communicated as early as possible.
Other Reminders
- Parents/caregivers are advised to make plans for the care of their children in the event of a school closing, late start or early dismissal.
- When adverse weather conditions exist, buses may run late. Most buses can be tracked using the Here Comes the Bus app. Parents/caregivers should be sure children dress appropriately for the weather during these exceptionally cold days.
- Ultimately, the decision to send children to school remains with families. Parents/guardians wishing to keep their children home if they feel weather conditions are unsafe should report the absence to their school so it may be considered as excused. Lakeville Area Schools supports those decisions that are made for the safety and health of students. There are no negative consequences, and our schools work with families to assure that work is made up when an absence is safety-related.
Flex Days
After the first “snow day” of the school year, the Superintendent may call a Flexible Learning Day (Flex Day) for K-12 students and early childhood special education students. On Flex Days, students will continue to learn from home by completing assignments given by their teachers.
The notification methods listed above will indicate whether the day will be a Flex Day or a typical snow day. Please visit the Flex Days webpage to review student expectations.
