Students in Superior schools still learning in sub-zero temperatures
Residents in the Northland understand how frigid temperatures below zero can be. Many school districts decided to close because of the harsh cold weather. Meanwhile in the Twin Ports, students in Superior schools were still required to attend classes.
Leland Antemat, a Superior High School student was disappointed when he realized he had to be at school.
“I was just dreading it. I really did not want to go. Last night I was like, ‘Please no school, please no school,’ I was checking the temperature like every hour. Most of my classes were like half, max was like 20 people, but every other class was like half, like seven ten, nobody,” Leland said. “I’m just going to say accept it, attendance matters, you gotta go to school. My other sister in middle school, one of my siblings skipped today. She just like slept in. Probably on purpose. Didn’t want to go.”
Other students in Superior Schools were still frustrated with traveling in below zero temperatures. Brecken Bergquist, another high school student said he struggled making it to classes on time, because of the cold weather.
“I drive myself, but it took forever for my car to start this morning. Although it was supposed to be really cold, it wasn’t quite negative 45, which we found out this morning, it was negative 48 actually. But the school didn’t really want to go back on their word. They said if your parents think it’s not safe, don’t come to school. But we didn’t really have a choice,” Brecken said. “I just hope that the school kind of takes a little bit more accountability because if it’s negative forty five their supposed to cancel it, they kind of didn’t really kind of do it under the car. But I feel like I definitely feel like they could have done something better. “
The Superior School District released this statement at 9am to parents and families:
“Dear Spartan Families. We understand that some families had concerns regarding the decision to hold school today. Our initial message aimed to empower you to make the best decisions for your own families. It’s important to note that our decisions are based on the specific conditions within the Superior School District, and not necessarily on the actions of other districts. We acknowledge your concerns about our choice to hold school. Our established district guidelines were followed in this decision. We will re-evaluate our current guidelines to ensure they effectively address the diverse needs of our community.”
The Winter Weather Guidelines for the School District of Superior, say classes won’t be in session when temps. are approximately -45 degrees with wind chill. Also for more information on school closings and alerts you can read more here.