Apparently administrators at St. Louis Public Schools were the last to hear that the we’re in the middle of a winter ice storm. Less than two hours after school started this morning, they’ve announced kids will be sent home two hours from now, possibly making a dangerous situation even worse.

St. Louis Public Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 21, 2008
Media Contact: Deborah Sistrunk, 314-345-2254 office

SLPS Announces Early Release Day for February 21

St. Louis – Due to inclement winter weather, all of the St. Louis Public Schools will dismiss classes early today. Schools will follow normal early release procedures.

The dismissal time for schools will vary, depending upon each school’s start time.

Start Time……………Dismissal Time

7:20 a.m………………10:50 a.m.

8:15 a.m………………11:45 a.m.

9:10 a.m………………12:40 p.m.

All after-school activities and tonight’s town hall meeting are also cancelled. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions in regards to Friday’s schedule.

UPDATE: Officials say that St. Louis Public Schools will be making accommodations the parents of For the parents of elementary school students who cannot be at home when their children are dismissed.

Students who are not picked up within one hour of dismissal will be transported to one of two schools:

Sigel Elementary, 2039 Russell Avenue (63104), 314-865-5050
Yeatman-Liddell Middle, 4265 Athlone Ave (63115), 314-261-8132

Parents must pick up their children by 6 p.m. Many students will be transported to Sigel. However, it is strongly suggested that parents call to confirm which school is caring for their children. Students are being provided with a meal.