District 86 Blizzard Makeup Day Set for Feb. 27

Note: This story has been updated with new information.

While Hinsdale students may have felt the thrill of a snow day during early February’s blizzard, it’s come to cost their freedom on Feb. 27.

The Hinsdale Township High School District 86 school board approved the Feb. 27 makeup day, according to the Chicago Tribune, and school will be in session.

Feb. 27 was available as an emergency day because it’s the date of the DuPage County Institute Day at Naperville North High School, according to school calendars.

Educators gather at institute days to hear lectures and participate in sessions and workshops.

The Tribune reported teachers who registered for the institute day will either lose their registration fees or the district will need to hire substitute teachers to take over for the day.

Superintendent Bruce Law sent an email reminder that school will also be in session Feb. 16 to compensate for the Jan. 8 school closure.

He wrote that students will finish the school year on June 5, as scheduled, as long as there are no more emergency school closures.

“As you know, it is so important for students to have as much time in the classroom as possible before the critical testing sessions begin,” Law wrote. “We appreciate your support in our efforts to maintain educational excellence for our students.”

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