WILMINGTON — More time is needed before students can return to New Hanover County Schools according to a press release from the school system.
“After initial assessments, the scope of damage to New Hanover County Schools’ buildings is greater than was originally thought after Hurricane Florence. Due to this status and the need for more time to get the schools prepared, students will be allowed to return on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Teachers, teacher assistants, and other 10-month employees will return on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. The district had announced previously that teachers and 10-month employees could return tomorrow, Sept. 27, 2018, however, more time is needed to prepare,” the release states.
Next Thursday might be the goal for students to return, but depending on how recovery efforts go, it could be even longer than that.
“After we see how things are going early next week, there is the possibility that we may have to delay the start of school again, so everyone will need to be flexible and patient. Right now, I’m hoping we can hold on to the October 4th return date for students,” Superintendent Tim Markley said.
