School Closures

Officials say maintaining underutilized schools hurts the district’s already tight budget. They estimate the consolidation will save $1.7 million annually.

Snowfall over the last week created icy road conditions, prompting Triad school districts to cancel in-person classes. Some, like Guilford County Schools, opted for remote learning days, while others, like Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, simply closed.

Several western North Carolina school districts will be closed for students and staff over the coming days due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.

It's been a year since North Carolina public schools were forced to close their buildings as cases of COVID-19 began popping up in several counties. To…