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District 202 Goes Remote Thursday Based On 'Unfavorable' Forecast

Students in the Plainfield school district will participate in e-learning Thursday as a result of the forecasted snowstorm.

In-person learning for District 202 students is expected to resume Friday.
In-person learning for District 202 students is expected to resume Friday. (Liam Griffin/Patch)

PLAINFIELD, IL — Plainfield School District 202 officials have opted to make Thursday an e-learning day for students "in an abundance of caution based on the unfavorable forecast."

Heavy snowfall will develop Thursday afternoon and continue into early Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are possible, along with a light glaze of ice, Patch reported.

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In a message to families Wednesday afternoon, Tom Hernandez, director of community relations, said all 12-month employees must report to work if possible.

Students are expected to resume in-person learning Friday.

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Schedules and details for e-learning days can be found on District 202's website.

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