Staff Writer
ELKINS Many students and parents were surprised when they learned, via an early morning phone message from Randolph County Schools, that Friday would be a Remote Learning Day at Elkins High School.
The phone message stated that classes would be operating remotely due to a staffing shortage at the school. Immediately, concerns rose about COVID-19 causing the change but vaccinating against the virus was actually the reason.
“We just didn’t have enough substitute teachers to staff the building today,” said Randolph County Assistant Superintendent Joseph Arbogast. “We had some of our regular teachers off work and there just wasn’t enough subs to fill in.”
Schools, businesses close due to winter storm coming through WBTV viewing area
Friday, Jan. 8 6 a.m. By WBTV Web Staff | January 7, 2021 at 5:45 PM EST - Updated January 8 at 7:47 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - School districts and businesses in the WBTV viewing area are reporting closings due to a winter storm expected to hit the area Friday.
Among those reporting closings, delays and cancellations include:
Alexander County Schools - Remote Learning Day Friday
Alexander County Schools will operate with a remote instructional day tomorrow due to forecast weather conditions. Students and staff will not report to the school buildings but will work remotely from home. Please refer to the district website for additional information. www.alexander.k12.nc.us/delaysandclosures
Guilford County and Rockingham County school systems say all students will learn from home on Wednesday. Author: Megan Allman (WFMY News 2 Digital), Carrie Hodgin (WFMY News 2 Digital) Published: 12:09 PM EST December 15, 2020 Updated: 4:12 AM EST December 16, 2020
GREENSBORO, N.C. Some Triad school districts are switching to remote learning for Wednesday due to anticipated inclement weather. Here s a list of schools adjusting their learning plans. Keep checking back as more school systems make their plans known.
GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
All Guilford County Schools students will learn remotely on Wednesday due to expected inclement weather, GCS officials announced. Teachers may also work remotely from home. Central Offices will operate on a normal schedule.