The following local school districts have announced closures ahead of possible severe weather according to WSAV.
Appling County School District
Bryan County School District
Evans County Charter School System
First Christian Academy in Richmond Hill
Liberty County School District
Long County School District
Savannah Chatham County Public School System
Tattnall County School District
Wayne County School District
Savannah Technical College
Ogeechee Technical College
Kicklighter Resource Center and Kicklighter Academy
Georgia Southern University
Benedictine Military School
Take a look at the messages disseminated by school officials:
Savannah Chatham County Public School System
Due to the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Debby on our area this week, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will operate on a half-day schedule tomorrow, Monday, August 5th, with dismissal times as follows:
Early Dismissal Times
11:30 am – High Schools(except Building Bridges), Mercer MS, Godley K-8/Wings ES/Building Bridges MS, Learning Academy @ Jenkins
11:40 am – Middle Schools(except Mercer) and Building Bridges HS, Wings
12:15 pm – Ellis, Garrison, IOH, Georgetown, Hesse, New Hampstead K-8, Learning Academy @ IOH, Pulaski K8, Bloomingdale
1:15 pm – Elementary Schools, Rice Creek
All SCCPSS schools will be closed on Tuesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 7th as this storm moves through. Students will not report to school on Tuesday, August 6th or Wednesday, August 7th and there will be no required remote learning during this time.
Liberty County School District
The Liberty County School System (LCSS) announced today that it will delay the first day of school until Thursday, August 8, 2024, due to the impending threat of Tropical Storm Debby. All Liberty County School System twelve-month employees and critical workers should report to work on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Updates will be provided through the school system’s website and social media channels. Thank you for your support of the Liberty County School System. Excellence in Everything!
For more information, contact Genese L. Baker, Public Relations Director, at (912) 876-4658 or gbaker@liberty.k12.ga.us.
Benedictine Military School
Monday, 8/5, will be a 1/2 day. BC’s campus will be closed as of 3 p.m. At this moment, we anticipate being in asynchronous learning through Wednesday, 8/7 (likely through Thursday to include a facilities review post-Debby). At this point, we plan to return in person Friday, 8/9.
First Christian Academy in Richmond Hill
Will be closed Monday, 8/5/2024 due to the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. We will continue to monitor the storm and keep you informed with any future updates.
Bryan County School District
Bryan County Schools has been closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby with its emergency services partners.
When studying the most recent weather-related data, the storm is highly likely to impact our area tomorrow. Considering the potential for historic levels of rainfall, flash flooding and possibility of tropical storm winds, Bryan County Schools has decided to close schools on Monday, August 5, 2024.
We acknowledge that weather predictions can be challenging, and the storm’s path and impact might change.
Nevertheless, we do not want to put any student, staff, or parent in danger and believe that closing the district tomorrow is in everyone’s best interest.
All sporting events and afterschool activities will also be canceled for Monday. Bryan County Schools will actively monitor this storm and make a determination about returning to school on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by 1 p.m. on Monday.
We hope all our students, staff, parents, and the entire Bryan County community stay safe as this storm passes through our area.
Tattnall County School District
For the safety of our staff and students, Tattnall County Schools will be closed on Monday, August 5th and Tuesday August 6th.
The district will continue to monitor weather conditions and road conditions throughout the storm.
Please follow our website and social media for updates regarding school closures.
Memorial Day School and Memorial Day School Childcare Center
Closed Monday, August 5th, Tuesday, August 6th, and Wednesday, August 7th.
Our first day of school will be Thursday, August 8th.
Kicklighter Resource Center and Kicklighter Academy
Closed Monday, August 5 through Wednesday, August 7 due to inclement weather. We will reevaluate on Wednesday for the remainder of the week.
Georgia Southern University
The University is moving to reduced operations on Monday, Aug. 5 due to Tropical Storm Debby:
- Monday, Aug. 5 at 12 p.m. – Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus
- Monday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. – Statesboro Campus
Only essential personnel should be on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and Liberty Campus beginning at 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. Only essential personnel should be on the Statesboro Campus beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. Employees should check with their supervisor if they are unsure of their status as an essential employee.
All campuses will remain on reduced operations on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 7, with only essential personnel on campus. Employees who are able should continue with remote work during times of reduced operations. Faculty and staff should work with their supervisors. During the times of reduced operations per campus, all in-person University events are canceled.
Savannah Technical College
Due to the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, STC classes will be canceled, and campuses will close at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 5 and will remain canceled/closed on Tuesday, August 6.
While the College will be closed for in-person activities, certain staff, who are designated by their immediate supervisor, may be required to report to work during this closure.
The College will maintain regular contact with CEMA to monitor storm impacts and will reassess impacts on Tuesday.
Students, faculty, and staff are reminded to monitor email and phone messages from the College and to stay in touch with us by visiting www.savannahtech.edu/emergency following our social media
Ogeechee Technical College
Campuses will be open and operate normally Monday, August 5, but all campuses will be closed Tuesday, August 6.
The College will assess conditions and make an announcement regarding further closures on Tuesday afternoon. Enrollment Blitz will be rescheduled to Tuesday, August 13.
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