Many area schools close Wednesday, Dec. 17 in anticipation of snow

A number of schools in the Bellevue closed on Wednesday, Dec. 17 due to the uncertain weather forecast about snow and concern for staff and student safety.

People interested in checking for school closures and re-openings can check the web site: http://schoolreport.org/. The site is a service of the Puget Sound Educational Service District.

Schools listed on the site as closed include Bellevue School District, Bellevue Christian School, Bellevue Montessori School, Chestnut Hill Academy, Eastside Academy, Open Window School, St. Louise School and St. Thomas School.