METROPOLIS, IL – Massac County Unit District #1 Superintendent Jason Hayes announced Friday that the district has officially exhausted its allotted E-Learning days following a week of winter weather. As students prepare to return to classrooms, the district is shifting its strategy for any future weather-related disruptions.
Transition to Traditional Snow Days
Superintendent Hayes thanked parents, students, and staff for their flexibility during the recent shift to remote learning. However, he noted that the district has reached a procedural turning point.
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E-Learning Limit: All five designated E-Learning days have been used.
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Traditional Snow Days: Any future school closings will be “traditional” snow days, meaning no remote instruction will take place.
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Calendar Impacts: Each traditional snow day used will add one day to the end of the current school year calendar.
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“Act of God” Days: Per state regulations, the district must utilize these five makeup days before applying for “Act of God” days through the Board of Education.
Back to the Classroom Monday
The district plans to resume regular in-person learning on Monday, February 2, 2026. While the majority of bus routes are expected to run as scheduled, administration acknowledged that some secondary roads may still pose challenges.
“There may be a few areas that we still have to avoid Monday morning, but we should be able to run the majority of our regular bus routes,” Hayes stated.
Parents with specific concerns regarding the condition of their local roads are encouraged to contact their bus drivers directly to coordinate and alleviate safety concerns.
Watching the Horizon
The return to normalcy may be brief, as the National Weather Service is currently forecasting additional precipitation for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Superintendent Hayes noted that while details are likely to shift over the weekend, the administration is monitoring the situation closely. Further updates will be provided as the forecast becomes clearer.
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