D146 Closes Schools, Moves To e-Learning Ahead Of Friday Storm

TINLEY PARK, IL — School District 146 schools will be closed Friday, a decision made in advance of what's predicted to be a significant winter storm that could bring up to nine inches of snow with 50 mph wind gusts to the Chicago area.

The schools will instead shift to an e-Learning day, according to an announcement from the District. Teachers will send out information via Seesaw or Schoology, officials said. Students should check for assignment information at their regular start time, administrators said. All before and after school activities are also cancelled.

District 146 schools include Memorial, Fulton, Fierke, Kruse, and Central Middle School. The district serves Orland Park, Tinley Park, and Oak Forest.

Additional schools in the area could make similar announcements this afternoon. Stay tuned to Patch as the updates roll in.

Know of the status of your school or district for Friday? Email lauren.traut@patch.com.