SENC schools announce changes due to threat of severe weather

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – School districts across southeastern North Carolina are announcing changes due to severe weather expected to impact the area on Monday, March 16.

Brunswick Community College

Brunswick Community College has closed all campus locations on Monday due to the threat of severe weather. This closure includes the Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex and the Odell Williamson Auditorium.

Classical Charter Schools

Due to the potential of severe weather, students enrolled at the Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington, Leland, Whiteville and Southport will have no school on Monday.

School officials announced it will be a teacher work day.

New Hanover County Schools

New Hanover County Schools announced that schools will operate on a remote learning day for students on Monday, March 16.

“The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our first priority,” the district said. “Based on the updated forecast, we believe shifting students to a remote day is the most responsible step to ensure everyone remains safe.”

All extracurricular activities, athletics and after-school events scheduled for Monday have been cancelled as well.

Brunswick County Schools

Brunswick County Schools announced schools will be closed for students on Monday. It will be an optional workday for staff.

“The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority as we continue to monitor weather conditions and stay in contact with local emergency management officials,” the district said.

Pender County Schools

Pender County Schools announced on Facebook that schools will operate on a remote learning and work day for all staff and students on the traditional calendar, as well as for Pender Early College.

The district said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution and to help ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families.”

The district said Penderlea School is on spring break.

Bladen County Schools

Bladen County Schools announced on Facebook that students will have an asynchronous remote learning day on Monday. It will be an optional workday for staff.

“All after-school events and activities are cancelled for Monday, March 16. Additionally, the special-called Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed until Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 PM.”

Columbus County Schools

Columbus County students will have no school on Monday.

The school system announced on Facebook that Monday will be an optional teacher workday for all schools except Columbus Career & College Academy (CCCA).

“Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow, CCCA will operate on a remote instruction schedule. There will be no afternoon or evening activities at any school tomorrow due to the weather.”

Whiteville City Schools

Due to the potential of severe weather, Whiteville City Schools will move to remote learning on Monday.

The district announced that all after-school activities for Monday are cancelled. Staff will operate on a workday schedule.

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