Cherokee County Schools recently issued the following announcement.
Following the guidelines in Governor Ivey’s State of Emergency, the schools in Cherokee County will be closed at the end of the school day on March 16. The current plans are for the schools to reopen on Monday, April 6, 2020. We realize this will create hardships for many families and we want to do everything we can to help. This is a rapidly changing situation and we will keep you informed as more information is available.
Please note the following:
School Days and Closures: Schools will close at the end of the day on Monday, March 16 and will reopen on Monday, April 6. The reopening date is subject to change. All student absences will be excused on Monday, March 16 should you elect to keep your child at home. No excuses for absences will be needed for the dates of March 16 through and including April 3, 2020.
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities: All athletic and extracurricular activities will be canceled beginning Tuesday, March 17, and will resume on Monday, April 6. During this time there will be no contest, games, weight training, conditioning, practices, or any other related activities. The local school principals will announce the plans to play or cancel any sporting events scheduled for Monday, March 16.
Field Trips: Currently, all field trips are canceled through April 30. Some of the field trips may be rescheduled and there will be some that we will not be able to reschedule. Additional information will be coming from the local schools.
School Work: No school work will be required during the closure. Schools may provide optional work or activities that your child can use to help continue the learning process.
Thank you for your patience during this difficult time. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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