Carroll County Schools Announce Makeup Plans Following Winter Storm Closures

CARROLL COUNTY (February 9) — Students return to the classroom this week after an unanticipated two-week-long break. Now that most remnants of Winter Storm Fern have finally melted, one question remains: Will students need to make up for any time they missed?

A few Carroll County school districts have already announced their plans to tackle these lost instructional days.

Huntingdon Special School District (HSSD) used its ten allotted stockpile days on the days missed due to Winter Storm Fern. However, there is one change to the district's school calendar. Students must now attend school on Monday, April 6. This day was initially designated as a staff development day.

Huntingdon schools have one stockpile day left to use in the case of future school closures. In the event that HSSD must use its remaining stockpile day, the district will consider applying for a waiver to free up stockpile days if needed and agreed upon by the school board.

South Carroll Special School District used its remaining stockpile days on nine of the ten snow days. To make up for the tenth day, Clarksburg students must attend school on Friday, February 13. This day was initially listed as a Data Day for teachers and school staff.

West Carroll Special School District provided virtual learning on Thursday, February 5, and Friday, February 6, as a way to avoid implementing makeup days. The Tennessee Department of Education allows up to five additional days for inclement weather if virtual learning is provided.

Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District and McKenzie Special School District have yet to announce a decision regarding school makeup days. MSSD Director of Schools Dr. Justin Barden said the McKenzie school board will likely discuss options in the upcoming board meeting on March 3.

At Bethel University, students and professors continued instruction throughout the two-week campus closure with virtual (online) work.