Elkhart Community Schools Snow Day Predictor

When the call comes

Delay by 5:00 a.m.; closing after a delay by 7:00 a.m.

“On a normal school day, a delay will be announced no later than 5:00 a.m. Following a delay, a closing will be announced no later than 7:00 a.m.”

How families hear

By the district app, social media, the district website, radio and local TV.

“When weather or other conditions cause schedule changes or school closures, Elkhart Community Schools communicates updates as quickly as possible through ParentSquare, social media, the ECS website, and local radio and TV stations.”

A 2 hour delay

On a delay morning every school starts 2 hours late.

“A two-hour delay means all school start times, bus pick-ups, and staff schedules begin two hours later than usual.”

1 built in snow day

On the 2026 to 2027 calendar, listed as “Built-in snow day”.

“3/26 Built-in snow day”

eLearning days

Elkhart has eLearning days in its winter plan.

“In the event of an unexpected school closure due to inclement weather, Elkhart Community Schools may implement an eLearning Day.”

Making up a lost day

One built-in snow day on the calendar; synchronous or asynchronous eLearning may be used for inclement weather closures.

Make up dates: Mar 26.

“3/26 Built-in snow day”

The 2026 to 2027 calendar

• First day August 13, 2026
• Winter break Dec 21 to Jan 1
• February break Feb 12 to Feb 15
• Last day May 27, 2027

The board policy

“If air temperature is predicted by NOAA to be -10 degrees or below with calm wind (the starting point for severe wind chill concerns) at 5:30 a.m. the school will consider a two-hour delay for the start of school.”