‘Tis the Season – For Winter Weather
Winter weather can wreak havoc on the school year
calendar with delays, closings, and make-up days.
Cabarrus County Schools wants to help parents, staff
and the community prepare for any changes to the school
schedule that might occur as a result of inclement weather or
other emergency situations.
Remember, you can always call the CCS Information Line
at 704-784-6197 to find out current information about any
district-wide school closings or delays.
Decisions, decisions
The superintendent uses information obtained from
weather forecasts and district personnel about road
conditions when determining whether school should be
cancelled, delayed, or dismissed early due to severe weather.
Decisions about delaying or canceling school or dismissing
school early as a result of inclement weather or even the
threat of inclement weather are never easy. However, we always err
on the side of caution to keep our students and employees safe. Also
remember, we have many new and inexperienced student drivers who
drive themselves to school each day. Their safety also is a factor.
When school must be dismissed early or is closed, parents should
make arrangements for childcare, as the KIDS:PLUS after-school and
before-school programs will not operate that day.
The view from here
Cabarrus County Schools encompasses a large geographic area,
and as such, road conditions in one part of the county can differ from
those on another side of the county. Just because the view outside
your door is clear doesn’t mean it’s that same way a few miles away.
We have to factor in all road conditions and evaluate whether it is
safe to put buses and our employees on the road. We also have to
consider the safety of our new and inexperienced student drivers.
Word on the street
Information about school cancellations, delays and early
dismissals will be posted to the district website at www.cabarrus.k12.