Richardson: No Make-Up Days Will be Scheduled for Northfield Students

Students in the Northfield Public Schools will not make up the two days they missed in the past two weeks because of snow-related school closings.

In a message emailed to district parents on Friday morning, Superintendent Chris Richardson says district officials believe it’s too late in the school year to schedule make-up days.

The last day of classes for the 2012-13 school year is June 4.

Classes were cancelled on April 23 and May 2 because of late-season snowstorms. The district cancelled classes one other time during the winter.

Here is the text of the Richardson’s message:

Dear families,

Yesterday's closure due to the heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions was a first in my 33 years as a Superintendent. Never before have I had to close school in May as a result of snow!

We have received several inquiries about the possibility of making up days lost this school year because of inclement weather. Due to the late dates of the last two school closures, we do not believe it is feasible to schedule any make up days for the 2012-13 school year. Again, the District will not schedule make up days this school year.

I am hopeful that this is Winter's last blast and that we will soon be enjoying Spring. As always, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.

Respectfully,

Chris Richardson, Superintendent
chris.richardson@nfld.k12.mn.us