Hamilton County Schools to return to classes on two-hour delay
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Schools are planning on returning to classes this week, following the severe winter weather from the past week.
Hamilton County Schools issued the following information concerning their return to campus.
“Hamilton County Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 22. SACC sites will open at 7:30 a.m. Families are urged to use their discretion and exercise caution in affected areas. Twelve-month employees will report on time if able. If unable to report on time, please contact your supervisor.
HCS crews have worked through the weekend to prepare school sites in the northern and mountainous parts of the county. However, some schools will require the use of modified bus routes to safely transport students.
MODIFIED BUS ROUTES FOR 1/22/24
PLEASE NOTE THAT LISTED ROUTE TIMES ARE NORMAL TIMES, NOT THE TWO-HOUR DELAY. ADD TWO HOURS TO THE PICKUP TIME LISTED. LINES CROSSED OUT WILL NOT BE RUN DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. STUDENTS CAN BE PICKED UP AT ANY AVAILABLE STOP IF THEIR NORMAL STOP IS AFFECTED. PARENTS SHOULD CHOOSE THE MOST CONVENIENT AVAILABLE STOP FOR THEIR CHILD.
The following schools are affected:
Allen ElementaryCentral HighDaisy ElementaryHixson HighHixson MiddleHunter MiddleLoftis MiddleMiddle Valley ElementaryNolan ElementaryNorth Hamilton County ElementarySale Creek Middle/HighSignal Mountain Middle/HighSnow Hill ElementarySoddy Daisy HighSoddy Daisy MiddleSoddy ElementaryThrasher Elementary
Please visit our website, www.hcde.org/jan22, for complete information.
If you have questions, and for the latest route updates, please call the HCS Transportation Hotline, (423) 498-5555. Our crews will be out early Monday morning to review conditions, and any changes will be communicated as soon as possible.”
For additional HCS resources, you can visit their official website for listings.
