In an announcement released to parents on Springfield the public school listserv lte last night, Springfield public schools will open late today to accomodate for the storm. 

According to the announcement, Springfield Public Schools having a 90 minute delayed opening. 

The announcement comes only after the first day of class following a week of closed schools due to Hurricane Sandy.

The "Before-Care" programs for students at Sandmeier and Walton are slated to begin at 8:30 a.m.