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Overview > Local Scoop > 2008 > 01 > Buncombe County School Calenda...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Buncombe County School calendars changed for snow days

Asheville and Buncombe County School systems changed the 2007 & 2008 school calendar to make up for snow days missed during the first week of January, 2008. The last day of school is now June 2^nd, 2008 instead of May 30^th, 2008.

Snow and adverse driving conditions closed all Asheville and Buncombe County Schools on January 3^rd. Adding another day to the end of the school year will make up the missed day. North Buncombe students also missed January 4^th because of snow. Those students will attend the former Teacher Work Day and students in all other districts will not have classes.

Note: The following is from Buncombe County Schools.

Closings and Delay Information for Buncombe County

Bad weather and/or emergencies may require the closing of schools, delays or early release of students. If a change in schedule is made, the announcement will be broadcast by Asheville area radio and television stations after 6 a.m. the morning after. Our website and Weather Hot-line, (828) 255-5939, will be updated with the current information.

Announcements

If no announcements are posted on our website or broadcast on radio or television, the buses will run on their regular schedule and the schools will be opened at the regular time. If an isolated severe weather situation occurs, some schools may close or incur delays, while those unaffected schools will remain open. If more than two of our six districts are closed, then our entire system will close as well.

Early Release

If schools release students early due to weather or emergency, the parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive an ALERTNOW phone notification and announcements also will be broadcast on Asheville's radio and television stations.

• One-hour delay: School buses will pick up students one hour later than usual.
• Two-hour delay: School opening/bus routes will be delayed for two hours.
• One-hour early closing: All bus routes operate one hour earlier than the normal time.
• Two-hour early closing: All bus routes operate two hours earlier than the normal time.

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