Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shift to Remote Learning After Storm Hits Again

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will shift to remote learning due to severe winter weather affecting the area. A winter storm, which brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain, impacted the region over the weekend, causing hazardous conditions.

Impact of the Winter Storm

The winter storm began Saturday evening and continued into Sunday, coating roads and sidewalks with ice. Following this, temperatures dropped below freezing and are expected to remain low through the coming week. CMS officials announced the school closure for students, emphasizing the need to prepare campuses for safe reopening.

Remote Learning Activation

On Wednesday, remote learning will be asynchronous. This means students will complete assignments independently without live instruction. Assignments will be due on the next scheduled school day. Additionally, all before and after-school programs for that day have been canceled.

Other School District Responses

Several other districts in the region have also adjusted their schedules:

• Cabarrus County Schools: Remote instruction day, KIDS:PLUS closed.
• Catawba County Schools: Remote instruction with potential continuation through the week due to unsafe roads.
• Clover School District: Two-hour delay.
• Fort Mill School District: Two-hour delay.
• Gaston County Schools: Remote learning day, optional workday for teachers.
• Hickory City Schools: Remote learning day.
• Iredell-Statesville Schools: Remote learning day with telework for employees.
• Kannapolis City Schools: Remote learning day, staff report on-site at 9 a.m.
• Lancaster County School District: Two-hour delay; breakfast will not be served.
• Rock Hill Schools: Two-hour delay with normal dismissal.
• Rowan-Salisbury Schools: Remote learning day.
• Union County Schools: Two-hour delay.
• York County School District 1: Two-hour delay with normal dismissal.

Conclusion

This shift to remote learning reflects the ongoing safety concerns caused by the winter storm. Authorities continue to monitor road conditions and preparations for a potential safe return to in-person classes.