Bulloch County Schools will reopen for a normal schedule on Friday, Sept.1, for employees and students. The district will determine at a later date if it will use its weather make-up days (Oct. 16-17) for these missed days.
Isolated Damages & School Attendance
Across Bulloch County, we understand that there may be residences or roads which experienced greater damage than others. As with any major weather event, parents should address their individual conditions and make the best attendance decisions for their child. Our administrators will work with families in areas with confirmed damage if their child is tardy or absent. Remember to submit an absence excuse online or send a note with your child when he or she returns to school.
Expect Alternate Bus Stops & Bus Route Delays; Caution Student Drivers
Use caution and allow for extra travel time to work and school. Avoid any areas with water across the road. Strictly adhere to any caution signs or barricades that public works departments have put up for your safety. According to the Bulloch County Emergency Management Agency, there are approximately 50 roads in the county which are damaged; however, with more than 700 miles of roadways in the county, not all hazards may be known at this time. Parents, please assess the abilities of your student drivers. Encourage them to use caution or consider if an adult driver should take them to school.
Based on Thursday evening’s inventory of known road hazards, the district will make contact with families who have bus riders, to alert them if a temporary, alternate bus stop is needed for their area. There will be longer drive times for bus routes, so expect delays.
All Schools Are Operational
Each school principal inspected their schools on Wednesday morning. All schools have power and are safe for students to return. None of the schools experienced extended power outages, so it did not affect School Nutrition Services, and school menus will remain the same as communicated. Look for communication from your school concerning any specific athletics and extracurricular activities.
Thank you
Please join us in thanking the Bulloch County Emergency Management Agency, local law enforcement agencies, public works departments, utility providers, and Bulloch County Schools’ faculty and staff. Their tireless preparations before, during, and after the storm all contributed to schools being able to reopen to serve Bulloch County children.
As with this and any emergency situation, monitor communications from the school district and local news media.
