eLearning Day for Friday, January 23

Due to the extreme temperatures forecasted for today, and in consultation with our teaching staff, VCS will conduct an asynchronous eLearning day for today, January 23rd. Sustained temperatures below -20 degrees wind chill present concerns for the safety of our students and staff while also challenging the mechanical operations for our buses and buildings. We anticipate being back in person on Monday, January 26th based on current weather models.

Teachers sent home materials with students before the end of the day (elementary) or had posted their lessons to Canvas by 4 pm yesterday.

Although we normally strive to utilize our makeup days, the extenuating circumstances of advanced notice and the fact that this day abuts to a weekend for more grace allows us to move in this direction; this also saves the scheduled makeup day for any other weather events in the near future.

Thank you for your flexibility. Please stay warm and be safe.

Dr. Jim McCall, PhD
Superintendent
Valparaiso Community Schools
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