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Emergency Schedule Changes

  • The district superintendent or designee may close schools, delay the start of the day or dismiss students early because of hazardous weather or other emergencies.

  • Parents may keep a child home if they believe travel is unsafe.

  • The absence will be excused, and the student will be allowed to make up missed work. Follow absence reporting procedures.

Where to Find Announcements

School cancellation announcements are shared through:

  • The AIES website

  • The Academy District 20 website

  • ParentSquare

  • Text messages

  • Local media

Two-Hour Weather Delays

View the district's Weather Policies page for up-to-date information on how the district makes decisions about inclement weather.

If schools remain open, the two-hour delay will remain in effect without an additional announcement.

Storms During the School Day

  • If a storm develops, the district may release students early. Parents or authorized adults must sign students out.

  • Students with permission to walk home will be released at the designated time. Other students will remain at school until they are picked up.

  • Watch ParentSquare for updates.

Scheduled Late Starts

For planned professional learning community (PLC) late-start dates, use district PLC information.

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