Two-hour late start announced for Park schools Feb. 8
Forecasted wind chill temperatures present safety concerns
Students file into a school bus after the early dismissal at 2:10 p.m. Feb. 7. Park schools will have a two-hour late start Feb. 8 due to the forecasted winter weather.
February 7, 2019
According to District communications director Sara Thompson, St. Louis Park Public Schools will begin two hours late Feb. 8 because of the forecasted winter weather.
According to the National Weather Service, East Central and Southern Minnesota will have a wind chill advisory tonight until tomorrow morning. In addition, there is a winter storm warning in effect for the metro area through midnight tonight.
The district reached this decision to ensure Park students and faculty are safe while driving to school, according to Thompson.
“Kids Place childcare will begin at 8:30 a.m. and morning Early Childhood classes are cancelled,” Thompson said.
Minnetonka and Edina Public Schools, both neighboring districts to Park, also have a two-hour delay Feb. 8.
Echo will provide an update if any more information becomes available.
