Granville County Public Schools has pushed back by one day the opening of its 2024-25 school year in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. The first day of class for students on the traditional calendar is now Tuesday, Aug. 13.
The school district cancelled Open House activities that had been scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening because of the adverse weather conditions.
Open House activities have been rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the school year will begin the next day, according to information on the school district’s social media page.
“We know this decision might be disruptive to some of our families,” the post stated, adding that the district leaders “greatly appreciate” parents’ flexibility to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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