What Are Schools Near Western Springs Planning?

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — Lyons Township High School is starting the school year remotely, while Western Springs School District 101 is offering a blend of remote and in-person learning.

Area school districts have decided lately on how to handle their classes in light of the pandemic. Teachers unions have pressed for more remote learning, while vast majorities of parents surveyed in some districts have supported at least some in-person lessons.

Of the Western Springs-area districts surveyed by Patch, nine are planning remote instruction, seven are offering a blend of in person and remote, and two are planning in-person lessons. A remote option is offered in all districts.

Here is how the districts near Western Springs are planning to start the new school year:

• Remote: Butler District 53, Darien District 61, Downers Grove High School District 99, Elmhurst District 205, Hillside District 93, Hinsdale High School District 86, Maercker District 60, Westmont District 201
• Hybrid: Burr Ridge-based District 180, Hinsdale District 181, La Grange District 102, La Grange District 105, La Grange Highlands District 106, Pleasantdale District 107
• In Person: Center Cass District 66, Gower District 62