Palos Schools Call e-Learning Friday Ahead Of Winter Storm: UPDATED 3X

PALOS, IL — School districts are starting to announce closings in anticipation of a winter storm on Friday that could dump up to nine inches of snow in parts with 50 mph wind gusts of the Chicago area.

>>> Heavy Snow Coming To Chicago Area, 'Near-Blizzard' Conditions

Winter storm watches have been issued beginning late Thursday evening into early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

While school buildings will be closed, e-Learning will be in effect Friday, gypping kids out of an actual snow day.

Here are the school closings for Friday, Jan. 12, in Palos:

CHSD 218, Richards, Shepard and Eisenhower high schools - schools closed, e-Learning

Mother McAuley High School - closed, e-Learning

St. Laurence High School (Burbank) - closed, e-Learning

Brother Rice High School - Closed (a full traditional snow day off)

Palos Heights Dist. 128 - Closed, e-Learning

Palos School Dist. 118 - Closed, e-Learning

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools (Palos Heights)

Elim Christian Services (Palos Heights) - closed through Monday

AERO Special Education Cooperative (Burbank) - Closed, e-Learning. Please contact your student’s teacher by email if you have any questions about AERO’s E-Learning Plan.

Palos Heights Recreation Department:

- Little Learners - cancelled

- Powerplay before and after school - cancelled

- Open Gym - Cancelled until at least 3 p.m.

- Open Pickleball and Peaceful Yoga - on as scheduled

- Southwest Christian Schools - Closed; no evening activities

Saint Xavier University (Chicago) - e-Learning

Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights) - e-Learning

Governors State University (University Park) - Closed through Sunday