The safety of all children is our first concern if school must be closed or delayed due to the weather conditions.
Here are some important things to remember:
*The
decision to have a delayed opening or school closing will be made as
early as possible by the Buncombe County School Superintendent.
*Tune
in to area radio and television stations for the announcement. Please
do not call schools, Central offices, or the news media...You can also
check online at : www.wlos.com or www.buncombe.k12.nc.us
Weather
conditions sometimes worsen during the day after children have arrived
at school. If early dismissal of schools is necessary, local radio and
television stations will make the announcement. In addition, Buncombe
County Schools’ School Messenger will be activated. For this reason it
is extremely important to keep us informed of current phone numbers.
Working parents are advised to plan ahead and make special provisions
for child care for those days when schools must be dismissed early.
Please
indicate on the student information sheet the procedures the school
should follow for your child in the event of an early dismissal. Please
advise us of any changes or updates in this procedure.