Both Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools go remote Tuesday amid icy conditions
Continued weather disruptions from Winter Storm Gianna prompt another remote learning day as districts cite safety concerns.
The past two weeks have felt a bit like “Groundhog Day” for students and families across Cabarrus County, as repeated bouts of winter weather have disrupted school schedules in both Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools.
That pattern will continue Tuesday, as the districts recover from Winter Storm Gianna, where many parts of the county over the weekend received at least a foot of snow.
Cabarrus County Schools will shift to a remote learning day on Feb. 3, citing continued icy road conditions in parts of the county, district officials announced Sunday.
In a weather update, Cabarrus County Schools said the decision was made with student and staff safety as the top priority as lingering impacts from winter weather continue to affect travel.
Students and parents are instructed to log on to their individual school websites for remote learning instructions. The district said answers to frequently asked questions about remote learning are available through its ParentSquare platform.
Kids:Plus programs will be closed Tuesday, and all afterschool and athletic activities across the district are canceled.
In addition, the Cabarrus County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m., according to the district.
School officials said families should continue monitoring ParentSquare, the district’s website and social media channels for additional updates as conditions evolve.
Answers to frequently asked questions about remote learning can be found here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/45056030.
Kannapolis City Schools also announced that all KCS buildings will remain closed to students Tuesday due to continued icy road conditions. Students will participate in remote learning, with schools sharing assignments and expectations directly with families.
KCS staff are expected to work remotely and monitor district and supervisor communications for any specific instructions. District officials said information regarding Wednesday’s operations will be shared as soon as conditions allow.
Here are KCS Remote Learning Day Resources: bit.ly/KCSRemoteDay
And if the past two weeks have felt unending, Punxsutawney Phil offered little reassurance Monday morning, when the groundhog saw his shadow — a sign suggesting that winter may not be done just yet.