CMS opts to keep students in school amid Thursday’s severe storms, saying it’s safer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools kept students in school Thursday and not dismiss early as severe storms moved through Mecklenburg County.
Officials said they felt it was safer to keep students in their buildings.
“We are aware of the severe weather impacting Mecklenburg and neighboring counties and are keeping a close watch,” CMS officials said in a statement. “CMS feels it is safer for students to remain at school for the entire school day.
Sports and other after-school activities are canceled, CMS announced at about noon.
ASEP, the CMS after-school program, and mid-year graduation will continue as planned.
Other school systems in the Charlotte region dismissed students early.
This story was originally published February 6, 2020 at 12:53 PM.
Joe Marusak
The Charlotte Observer