Escuelas locales suspenden clases por lo que resta de la semana, debido a la tormenta invernal

(LPL) – Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) y Bartlett City Schools (BCS) anunciaron que todas sus escuelas y oficinas permanecerán cerradas jueves y viernes, 29 y 30 de enero, y que todas las actividades y eventos del distrito quedan cancelados durante el fin de semana.

A estas suspensiones se suman las de las escuelas de Collierville, Germantown, Arlington y Lakeland, cuyos distritos escolares también informaron que no reanudarán las clases durante el resto de la semana.

Las autoridades señalaron que equipos han estado evaluando carreteras y campus escolares, pero el hielo persistente en calles secundarias, las condiciones dentro de los planteles y las temperaturas bajo cero durante la noche, que provocan recongelamiento, mantienen los traslados como un riesgo.

La decisión se da mientras Memphis y el Medio-Sur continúan bajo los efectos de la tormenta invernal, que ha generado carreteras resbalosas y condiciones peligrosas, especialmente durante la madrugada y la noche.

Los distritos reiteraron que la seguridad de estudiantes y personal es la máxima prioridad y pidieron a las familias mantenerse atentas a los canales oficiales para actualizaciones.

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Local schools are suspending classes for the rest of the week due to the winter storm

(LPL/WREG) – Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) and Bartlett City Schools (BCS) announced that all of their schools and offices will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, January 29 and 30, and that all district activities and events are canceled throughout the weekend.

These closures are in addition to those of Collierville, Germantown, Arlington and Lakeland schools, whose school districts also reported that they will not resume classes for the remainder of the week.

Authorities indicated that crews have been assessing roads and school campuses, but persistent ice on secondary roads, conditions on school grounds, and sub-freezing overnight temperatures, which cause refreezing, make travel risky.

The decision comes as Memphis and the Mid-South continue to experience the effects of the winter storm, which has created slippery roads and hazardous conditions, especially during the early morning and evening hours.

The districts reiterated that the safety of students and staff is their top priority and asked families to stay tuned to official channels for updates.