Some Cape Fear school districts move to remote learning for Tropical Storm Debby

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Some Cape Fear school districts have announced a move to remote learning this week in advance of Tropical Storm Debby’s potential arrival to the area.

Due to the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Debby, all Pender County Schools will be closed for all students and non-emergency staff on Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8, 2024. This closure includes all after-school activities and athletic events. Emergency staff will be notified individually if they are needed to report to work on these days.

Penderlea School and Pender Early College will transition to virtual instruction on August 7th and August 8th. Students will be provided with learning materials on Tuesday, August 6th. Students in grades 3-8 at Penderlea will engage in remote learning through Google Classroom, while students in grades 9-13 at Pender Early College will also participate in remote learning through Canvas.

Due to the threat of inclement weather associated with Hurricane Debby, Brunswick County Schools will be closed for all student activities on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Brunswick County Early College High School will operate on a remote learning schedule on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and Thursday, August 8, 2024. Brunswick County Schools will continue to monitor road and facility conditions over the week. If conditions improve, Brunswick County Early College High School and all district student activities will operate on a normal schedule on Friday, August 9, 2024. This decision will be communicated to all stakeholders no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Due to the potentially severe impacts of Hurricane Debby, including flooding and hazardous road conditions, New Hanover County Schools has decided to cancel school for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

• Specialty High Schools (WECHS, SEA-Tech, and Isaac Bear): The start date for specialty high schools will be delayed until school resumes. Families will receive a call from their principal about the new start date.

• Remote Learning: Schools that are already in session (Codington, Eaton, Snipes, Freeman and Lake Forest) will shift to remote learning for Wednesday. Teachers will provide instructions and resources so that students can continue their learning from home.