ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Pulaski County Special School District announced that school will let out early on Thursday following the potential for flooding and loss of power throughout central Arkansas.
The details listed in the announcement:
- Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and secondary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
- Dismissal times are for both car and bus riders.
- District offices will dismiss at 1 p.m. as well.
- There will be no district athletics events or extended care on Thursday, August 27.
- No decision has been made about school or athletic activities for Friday at this time.
Arkadelphia School District announced Wednesday evening that all schools will be closed for onsite instruction on Thursday and Friday due to projected severe weather from Hurricane Laura.
"This decision comes after Clark County Sheriff, Jason Watson, shared information regarding the extreme weather moving in that will make conditions unsafe for transporting students. Student safety will always be our first priority," the statement read.
Other information included in the district's statement:
- Assignments for Thursday and Friday will be posted in the Buzz/ECHO Learning Management System. In the event of a power outage, please complete assignments once power is restored.
- Virtual learning will continue as planned; however, we will adjust due dates if there is a power outage. Meals will not be served August 27 or August 28.
- All school personnel will report to work at 8 a.m. and be dismissed from work at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27.
- Please communicate with your teachers through email. Please stay safe during this weather event!