Pre-K at Southwest Elementary

Morning  8:45 AM -11:25 AM

Afternoon  12:35 PM -3:15 PM

Pre-K at Edison Elementary

7:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Elementary Schools 

 7:45 AM – 2:15 PM

South View Upper Elementary and North Ridge Middle School

9:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Danville High School  

8:31 AM – 2:58 PM

Zero hour/early bird start time:  7:35 AM

Kenneth D. Bailey Academy   

8:15 AM – 2:55 PM 

Closing and Early Dismissal

Factors affecting school closing:

A. Temperature, wind, wind chill, snow
B. Street conditions
C. Bus status (available drivers, buses in service)
D. Availability of staff
E. Epidemics
F. Individual schools may need to close due to a lack of heat, water, electrical power or lack of security

The Superintendent of Schools makes the decision regarding the closing of school.  The welfare and safety of students are the prime considerations in making this decision.  The Superintendent makes the decision in consultation with bus officials, etc.

If school is going to be closed for the day, the District will attempt to make and to announce the decision no later than 6:15 AM.

Due to poor weather conditions or other reasons as listed above, school may be dismissed early.  In such a case, the decision will be made and announced by late morning.  Early dismissal is typically one hour before the normal dismissal times:

One Hour Early Dismissal Times:

*Afternoon pre-school is normally cancelled on days of early dismissal.

School closings are announced to all local media including radio stations, television stations, etc. Parents/Guardians may call the Danville School District No. 118 Hotline for the up-to-date status (444-1725). 

Parents/guardians will receive an automated phone call regarding emergency school closing or early dismissal.  Please make sure your child’s school has your updated phone number so you will receive this call from our Alert Now system.

Student 1/2 Day Early Dismissal Times: