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Inclement Weather Update

Inclement Weather Update | Thursday, September 26 & Friday September 27

We continue to monitor weather and road conditions very closely throughout the county. In anticipation of worsening travel conditions this afternoon, Rutherford County Schools will dismiss all students at 1:00 PM today.

Conditions are expected to worsen significantly overnight tonight as the remnants of Hurricane Helene affect our area, with excessive rainfall and wind gusts approaching 50 miles per hour. Given those dangerous conditions, Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for students and an optional teacher workday for employees on Friday, September 27. Remote work is authorized for eligible school employees tomorrow.
Inclement Weather Update

Inclement Weather Update | Thursday, September 26

RCS is closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Helene in anticipation of its impact on our region later this week. Current forecast models bring the storm into our area tomorrow night, and we expect weather conditions to worsen significantly by Friday morning. At this time, Rutherford County Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Thursday, September 26. However, all after-school events and activities are canceled tomorrow afternoon.

We will continue monitoring the storm’s progress throughout the day tomorrow and announce any necessary changes to Friday’s school schedule as soon as possible.

Social MediaThreat Determined to be a Hoax

Earlier this afternoon, law enforcement and school officials were made aware of a social media message circulated through Twitter threatening students and school personnel at a school described as "East Rutherford High School." This message has been broadly recirculated through our school community and through the community at large. School officials and law enforcement personnel appreciate all the calls, texts, and tip line calls alerting us to this message and the potential threat it expresses.

Through the coordinated efforts of federal and local law enforcement personnel and school officials, the individual who posted the threat was promptly identified, and the threat has been confirmed to be a hoax.

Tonight, and at all times, the safety of our students is our top priority. We will continue to monitor social media activity, investigate real and potential threats, and take every step necessary to ensure a safe school environment.
Inclement Weather

RCS Inclement Weather Announcement | Monday, February 7, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Rutherford County and surrounding areas. Light freezing rain may lead to some slick roads and bridges around the county during the early morning hours. Any icy road conditions that do develop are expected to improve by mid-morning.
Given the possibility of dangerous travel conditions, Rutherford County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Monday, February 7.
Weather Notice

Inclement Weather Announcement | Friday, January 21, 2022

The National Weather Service is advising that temperatures across our region will fall below freezing late tonight, allowing black ice to develop on area roadways early tomorrow morning. Temperatures are not forecast to warm above freezing again until early Saturday afternoon.

Given the elevated risk of black ice and dangerous travel conditions on area roadways, Rutherford County Schools will observe a remote learning day for all students at all grade levels, and an Optional Teacher Workday for all school system employees, on Friday, January 21, 2022. Eligible employees facing hazardous travel conditions tomorrow morning are authorized to telework pursuant to policies 7503 and 7550. Eligible employees who do elect to telework tomorrow should promptly communicate with their immediate supervisors about those arrangements.
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