Students in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District will not be returning to class as expected due to the heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby.
The district announced that the first day of school, initially scheduled for Thursday, August 8, has been canceled. Projected rain from the storm is expected to cause flooding.
A decision regarding the return to school on Friday, August 9, will be made by 3 pm Thursday. District leaders will consult with local experts and emergency outlets to assess the storm’s impact on buildings and roads.
In a post on their website, the Rowan County School Department states:
“Good afternoon, Rowan-Salisbury students, families, and staff:
After collaborating with local weather experts and emergency outlets, the first day of school is canceled for students on Thursday, August 8. The projected rain and winds are expected to cause flooding, fallen trees, and possible power outages. We want to keep our students and staff safe and off the roads in the event that any of these conditions occur.
We understand that many of you will be disappointed to delay the excitement of the first day. Please know that we can’t wait to welcome everyone back into our buildings when we feel the travel conditions are safe. For that reason, we will wait to make a decision about school for Friday, August 9 until tomorrow. We will let you know by 3 p.m. on Thursday about our plans for Friday. We will continue to consult our local experts and emergency outlets as we look at the storm’s impact on our roads and buildings.
Thank you for your patience as we make these difficult decisions. Let your students know we are ready and excited for a safe return to school.
We will share this information and upcoming announcements on our Facebook and Instagram, school and district web pages, and with local news outlets.”
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