Officials with Walker County Schools said this morning that no school buildings or facilities were threatened by high water but they’re keeping an eye on the skies, according to spokeswoman Elaine Womack.
Walker County Coordinator David Ashburn called off schools early enough Sunday night officials were able to easily notify parents, Ms. Womack said.
Walker and neighboring Catoosa County called off schools Sunday as heavy rains continued over the weekend. Chattooga County, Chickamauga City Schools and Trion City Schools also called off classes today.
Ms. Womack said a decision will be made later in the day on whether students will attend schools tomorrow.
Forecast of 100 percent probability of rain for the rest of the day and an 80 percent chance tonight doesn’t bode well, she said.
Dade County school buses couldn’t reach some students on a couple of flooded roads, but classes are in session today anyway, said Superintendent Patty Priest.
Ms. Priest said decision on tomorrow’s schedule will be made later in the day.
Ben Benton is a news reporter at the Chattanooga Times Free Press. He covers Southeast Tennessee and previously covered North Georgia education. Ben has worked at the Times Free Press since November 2005, first covering Bledsoe and Sequatchie counties and later adding Marion, Grundy and other counties in the northern and western edges of the region to his coverage. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Tenn., a graduate of Bradley Central High School. Benton ...
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