A suburban Chicago school district will send students home early for the second day in a row due to a “shortage” of food service workers.
In a message posted on its website and social media pages Thursday morning, Ottawa Township High School District 140 said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding a shortage of properly certified food service personnel, lunch will not be served and students will be dismissed at 11:13 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024 and 10:33 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024.”
“Please note that bus transportation will be provided on Thursday and Friday,” the message continued. “We appreciate your patience and understanding as we manage this unfortunate situation.”
According to the school calendar, Ottawa Township High School resumed classes for the 2024/2025 school year on August 8, with a 2:05 p.m. dismissal until August 21. School was scheduled to close at 3:06 p.m. effective August 22, according to the calendar.
School officials did not respond to NBC Chicago’s request for comment.
Illinois High School is located in LaSalle County, approximately 85 miles southwest of Chicago.
