All six schools in Zion Elementary School District 6, as well as the district office, remained closed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday due to a cybersecurity incident discovered on Sunday, according to the district’s website.
Before- and after-school activities were cancelled both Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, there was no word on when school or related activities would resume.
School officials first discovered the breach on Sunday and responded quickly, according to the website. The incident may have compromised electronic files and servers throughout the district.
“We are working diligently to determine the credibility and full extent of this potential breach,” the district said on its website. Schools and the district office were closed, “to allow for a thorough, immediate investigation of this matter.”
Efforts to restore systems and determine the extent of damage continued Tuesday as “some district services have been suspended,” according to the website.
“We are working diligently with third-party cybersecurity specialists to evaluate the nature and scope of this incident and restore functionality as securely and quickly as possible,” the district said.
The seven-school district has just under 2,100 students, according to the Illinois State Board of Education annual report card.
There are three elementary schools — Beulah Park, East and Lakeview — for preschoolers through second grade, two elementary schools for third through fifth graders — Elmwood and West –, and two middle schools — Shiloh and Zion Central.
Students who attend out-of-district instructional programs will continue going to class, according to the website. Transportation there will continue as scheduled.
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