SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — In response to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Helene, Pender and New Hanover County schools will transition to remote learning on Friday, Sept. 27.
The decision to move to remote learning comes as a state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina, with weather officials predicting peripheral effects from Hurricane Helene potentially reaching 300 or more miles from the storm’s center.
The current predicted path is moving north northwest through Georgia and Tennessee, also affecting the North Carolina mountains. Heavy rainfall and increased wind gusts threaten areas like Asheville, which are expecting upward of 12 inches of rainfall; because of the storm’s size, eastern North Carolina could see effects from the hurricane’s outer bands.
National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a warning of potential local effects, including gusty winds, rain, isolated tornadoes, and dangerous surf conditions. A high surf advisory is also in effect for all beaches.
Pender County teachers will provide assignments and instructions through their usual online platforms. Student attendance during remote learning may be verified by any of the following methods:
- Checking-in via two-way communication with appropriate teacher(s)
- Use Apptegy Rooms as first option
- Completing/submitting assignments offline
- Completing/submitting assignments online
- Providing makeup work from Remote Learning Day
- Joining synchronous virtual class
- If needed, paper assignments may be substituted by the teacher.
In New Hanover County, all athletic events also have been canceled.
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