No more snow days — local school out of calamity days

Danielle Langenfeld
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[Editor’s Note: In the video above, watch the creative way an Independence School superintendent announced a snow day.]

JEROMESVILLE, Ohio (WJW) – A rural school district in Ashland County has announced it is out of calamity days and will utilize remote learning for any further school cancellations this year.

According to a recent letter posted on the Hillsdale Local Schools website, the district exhausted the state’s allowance of five calamity days during the week of Jan.15, 2024. At that time, a brutal cold snap gripped Northeast Ohio and temperatures dropped into the single digits with wind chills below zero.

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School officials stated in the recent letter, “Embracing remote learning during weather-related cancellations ensures that educational continuity is maintained, aligning with the district’s mission to empower students through diverse opportunities. This commitment reflects the district’s dedication to the continuous pursuit of knowledge.”

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According to the district, school officials follow a set of clear parameters when determining if school should be canceled or delayed. You can read more about their protocol, here.

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