On Oct. 15, 1918, children were to report to their classrooms as usual in the morning, where attendance would be taken before they were dismissed. School nurses and doctors were to make home visits to check on students who did not show for class.

Teachers were expected to remain in the city during the closure so that schools could re-open quickly as soon as the danger had passed. They were to receive regular pay during the closure period. Parents were told to keep their children in their own backyards, allowing them to get plenty of fresh air and exercise but preventing them from mingling with other children.