Schools
No School In Plainfield: Another Day Off Due To Bus Issues
Although the district planned to resume classes Friday, transportation issues prompted another cancellation.
PLAINFIELD, IL — After two days off school due to the polar vortex and dangerous cold, students in District 202 will get another day off despite a bit of a warmup. Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 said school is canceled on Friday, Feb. 1, this time due to mechanical issues with the district's diesel school buses.
"We are making this decision for the safety of our students," the district said in an alert to parents.
Similar issues caused cancellations in nearby Troy School District 30-C and Joliet School District 86.
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In District 202, high school sports will still be held as scheduled, as well as YMCA youth basketball.
"All other after school activities may still be held at the principal's discretion," District 202 said, adding, "Principals will contact their families directly as needed with more information. Transportation will not be provided to students attending schools outside of District 202. All canceled events will be rescheduled as soon as possible, as appropriate."
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The YMCA will still run its Day Out of School program at its Wallin Drive location, according to District 202, and parents should call the Y directly for more information at (815) 267-8600.
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