The office is normally open from 7:00 until 4:00 on school days, and 8:00-12:00 and 1:00 until 3:00 on teacher institute, early dismissal days, and during the summer.  The office is not regularly open on holiday periods including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Spring break periods.  The office also closes at 3:00 the day before the Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks.  Parents are advised that student and parent volunteers may answer the switchboard or individual office phones and that callers should inquire to whom they are speaking when discussing anything of a confidential nature.  Should District 87 be closed due to weather, the announcement will be made on WJBC-AM 1230.