Kenosha School District Snow Day Predictor

When the call comes

No later than 5 a.m. unless emergency circumstances require otherwise.

“If a public announcement is not made by 5 a.m. on any given day, schools will be open and following their regular schedules.”

How families hear

By text message, email, the district website, local TV, social media and radio.

“Via email and/or text message to all families and staff who have updated and accurate contact information listed in student and staff databases. On KUSD and school websites, KUSD Channel 20 and social media platforms.”

A 2 hour delay

On a delay morning every school starts 2 hours late.

“Procedure 2: All schools in KUSD will open two hours late, and buses that transport students will be running approximately two hours late. There will be no a.m. or p.m. early childhood, speech impact or 4K classes.”

2 built in snow days

On the 2026 to 2027 calendar, listed as “days built into the academic calendar for school closings”.

“Two (2) days are built into the academic calendar for school closings.”

Making up a lost day

Beyond the first two days, state mandated contact time is made up on dates set by administration.

“Teachers, educational support professionals and interpreters should not report to work when school is closed due to weather or emergency purposes, but must make up state mandated student contact time at a future date(s) to be determined by administration.”

The 2026 to 2027 calendar

• First day September 1, 2026
• Winter break Dec 21 to Jan 1
• Last day June 3, 2027

The board policy

“Only the superintendent of schools and/or their designee is authorized to close school buildings due to inclement weather or emergencies.”