Brunswick, New Hanover County schools to remain closed through September 28

(WWAY) — Two school districts in the area have cancelled classes through September 28.

New Hanover County Schools says the district is still conducting damage assessments, cleaning up and making repairs in the schools and other district facilities in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

According to an email, the district is working to reopen schools as soon as possible so that our students can return safely.

Employees that are able to safely return should do so in accordance with the schedule below:

• All 12-Month NHCS employees, all Assistant Principals, and all custodians will return on Monday, September 24, 2018.

• All other 10-month salaried employees will have optional, undesignated work days Wednesday, September 26 – Friday, September 28, 2018.

• Hourly Child Nutrition workers should also return on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

• All other hourly employees (including bus drivers, after-school workers, and tutors) should return to work on the first student day which will be announced at a later time.

Brunswick County Schools will also remain closed through the end of next week. According to an email, staff should check their email for schedules regarding next week or contact their supervisor for more information on when they report to work.