A suburban Chicago school district will send students home early for the second day in a row because of 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 lack of properly certified food service personnel, lunch will not be served and students will be dismissed at 11:13 . on Thursday, August 22, 2024 and farewell at 10:33 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 deal with this unfortunate situation.”
According to school calendarOttawa Township High School went back into session for the 2024/2025 school year on August 8, with a dismissal at 6 p.m. 2:05 p.m. through August 21. School would be dismissed at 15:06 starting on August 22, the calendar showed.
School officials did not respond to NBC Chicago’s request for comment.
The Illinois high school is located in LaSalle County, about 85 miles southwest of Chicago.