Tonight’s LHS girls’ basketball game at Paris has been canceled. Game is rescheduled for Saturday, February 5th at 2:00, in Paris.
CUSD #20 will NOT be in session tomorrow, Thursday, February 3rd.
CUSD #20 schools will NOT be in session today, Wednesday, February 2nd.
Tonight's boys' basketball game against Cisne will be varsity only, starting at 7:00 at the LHS gym.
As I am sure you are aware, the weather forecast has snow and/or ice heading our way this week. I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of a few important issues that we need to remember for the safety of our school students.
First, please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for the weather. Students at Parkside will go outside on days that the weather isn’t too extreme. Fresh air and a chance to run around are an important part of the student’s day, but they need to be dressed appropriately. Remember too, that the doors at each building don’t open until 7:30, so please do not drop your child(ren) off any earlier than necessary.
If we get ice and/or snow this winter, please use extra caution around students walking to school, bus stops, and the school building. Our custodians do a great job in clearing parking lots and sidewalks, but please give them extra room to do their job.
In the event of inclement weather, I ask that you listen for announcements on the radio, check the school’s Facebook page, or wait for the text message rather than calling the school to ask if there will be an early dismissal. The office secretaries are busy trying to contact parents to make arrangements for students. If people are calling to inquire about school dismissal times, the phone lines are tied up and we can’t make the necessary arrangements for our students. Also, I can assure you that calling the school’s office to complain about school not being dismissed will not be beneficial for anyone.
Snow day cancellations are often a topic of much debate. The decision to have school or to cancel school is not something that any superintendent takes lightly. Prior to any winter storm reaching the area, I am busy looking at weather forecasts and gathering important information from as many trusted sources as possible. I am in contact with other area superintendents discussing the weather often late into the night and early in the mornings once the snow and/or ice arrives. I am also in contact with individuals throughout the district checking on their road conditions, as well as driving the roads myself to assess their condition.
The decision to cancel or to be in session is not an easy one. It is an important part of my job and one I take very seriously. I fully understand that when the decision to not have school can be made the night before, it is easier on everyone---students, parents, teachers, cooks, bus drivers, etc. However, there are times that this decision cannot be made until the early morning hours. The decision to have school is NEVER decided the night before. Even with the best weather technology available, no one can predict what will happen over night with the temperature, snow, ice, or wind. Once the decision is made to cancel school, I will post it on the school Facebook page, send out a text message, and notify WAKO Radio, and WTHI. If you see any school announcements regarding snow days or early dismissals on Facebook, please make sure they are coming from a reliable source. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact me through email (ddaugherty@cusd20.net) or call the Unit Office at 943-2326.
Sincerely,
Doug Daugherty, Superintendent
Calendar change—This Friday, February 4, CUSD #20 schools will dismiss 2 hours early.
Tonight's LHS boys' varsity basketball game against Robinson has been canceled.
Monday's Parkview Junior High volleyball game has been canceled.
Unit 20 Schools will be closed Monday, January 17th for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Tomorrow night’s LHS boys’ basketball game at Newton has been canceled.
Tonight's fresh/soph boys' basketball game at Robinson has been canceled.
Reminder---tonight's Parkview 7th/8th grade boys' basketball game vs Olney has been canceled.
Tonight's LHS girls' basketball game at Martinsville has been canceled.
All CUSD #20 schools will dismiss one hour early tomorrow (Tuesday, December 21). Students will return on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
Parkview boiler has been down today so everyone is asked to dress warmly tomorrow. Repairs are scheduled for tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 14th Junior High boys' basketball game at Newton has been postponed.
Tonight's JV boys' basketball game at Mt. Carmel will begin at 5:45.
CUSD #20 schools will release tomorrow, Tuesday, November 23rd, two hours early. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving break!!
A CUSD #20 school bus was involved in an accident, however, no students were on the bus at the time. PreK classes will not have afternoon pick-up today.
All CUSD #20 schools will dismiss an hour early tomorrow (Thursday, October 21st) for Parent/teacher conferences. There will be no student attendance on Friday, October 22nd.