STLRaceChicks' Blog

Doesn't always make sense an I agree, I wouldn't wanna be the one to make the call, but the fortunate thing is, as individuals, we can make the choice to take that risk or stay off the road.

it is sleeting in Wentzville and I tell you that they will be the last to close ... it's insane.
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What about the parents who send kids to school, go to work, then have to leave work to go home to get the kids and take them to a sitter??

as a parent I'll make the decision for Rockwood! The kids are staying home and I expect Rockwood to set an example of responsible decisions. Those that are in the best interest of the children. They stay home in an ice storm. Helloooooooo

It is crazy to cancel school on the PREDICTION of weather. How many times have we cancelled school only to get rain or an inch or two of snow which is clear by the time school gets out. I understand ice is a totally different story. I grew up in North Dakota and I know they are more prepared for this type of weather, but school was only cancelled 3X Once for an Ice storm, once for a blizzard with 12 ft snow drifts, and once because the wind chill was -98 degrees below zero and the whole AFB was on lock down. I agree with the school to cancel when they see it as a hazard, but not on the PREDICTION of weather.

As a teacher and mother of a second grader in a district with many rural roads, hills, and dangerous curves... I think it depends on the roads where you live. If one child is spared harm or injury it is worth it. Believe me, I don't want snow days... they interfere with my summer vacation! What's important here is the safety of all concerned. We are one of the first districts called and I think that is wise.

I made the decision for Rockwood, too. I understand the concept of waiting until there actually IS weather to cancel school, but when you're talking about ice not just snow, I'd rather be wrong than take the risk.

The sleet started so I made the call at 8:15 am. Two hours later, the automated call came from the school to say that it was an early release day due to weather.

We live in the Jersey County, IL school district and the schools let out at 10 a.m. My daughter's school is located just less than a mile from our house and the school itself is located in a rural subdivision. It is very hilly out here so I am glad they decided to close because it was getting very icy and not safe for travel.

i feel that schools should plan ahead. I know its hard living in Missouri and the unpredicted weather we sometimes have, but I use to go to Northwest and I remember days when we would have school and the weather would get bad...driving home was unsafe and dangerous. Now that Im in college I get to make the decision whether or not im going. Like tonight Im not going. Last year I went on the first day we had snow and I was in a terrible car accident..no deja-vu moments for me again. But, one thing I dont understand is why universities and community colleges dont close on bad weather days, many student drive there and realize their teachers didnt even show up, its not fair to us to make that dangerous drive for nothing. They should just close early.

Hmmm, Im from Chicago. School closings here used to just floor me, what we have here today is practice for us Chicago transplants. This is nothing compared to what I've driven in, shoveled, snow blowed, Etc,Etc. My daughter's school is only two minutes away by car, although the bus takes longer.I have no fear her driver will get her to and from shool in a safe manner.