To:            Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff of Hamilton County School District

From:        Thomas P. Moffses, Jr., Superintendent

Date:         October 6, 2016

Re:            School Closure--Hurricane Matthew

                                                                                                                                                           

The Hamilton County School District in conjunction with Hamilton County Emergency Management are working together for the most up to date predictions and safety recommendations concerning Hurricane Matthew in Hamilton County.

The Hamilton County School District and all public schools in Hamilton County will be closed at the completion of school Thursday, October 6, 2016. 

All after school activities will close at 5 pm on Thursday, October 6, 2016. 

There will be NO school Friday, October 7, 2016. 

The Hamilton County vs Madison County football game has been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, October 8, at 4 pm, on the HCHS campus with gates opening at 3 pm.   Hurricane Matthew’s course and local impact on Friday night and Saturday morning can also impact the game arrangements.

Normal school operations will resume for all students and staff on Monday, October 10, 2016.  If there are any changes in the weather pattern that would impact school next week, we will update the community in a timely manner.

The safety and security of our students/staff is our first daily concern.  As Hurricane Matthew approaches, wind and rain are the major concerns for our students and busing transportation.

To monitor local conditions, please use Hamilton County Emergency Management’s website:

http://www.hamcoem.com/ or search for their Facebook page: Hamilton County Emergency Management.

HCHS’s WeatherStem system or
https://hamilton.weatherstem.com/hchs

The WeatherStem system provides a link for text/e-mail alerts and to a WeatherStem Facebook and Twitter page for weather updates directly to your social media feeds.

In the case of a local emergency during this storm, please dial 911.  Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s department, fire and rescue, and all local law enforcement are organized, prepared, and standing by to serve the needs of Hamilton County.