PENDER COUNTY — In response to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Helene, Pender County Schools will transition to remote learning on Friday, Sept. 27.
The decision comes as a state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina, with the National Weather Service warning of potential local effects including gusty winds, rain, isolated tornadoes, and dangerous surf conditions. A high surf advisory is also in effect for all beaches.
The current predicted path has the storm moving north northwest through Georgia and Tennessee, also affecting the North Carolina mountains. Heavy rainfall and increased wind gusts threaten areas like Asheville, which are expecting upward of 12 inches of rainfall; because of the storm’s size, eastern North Carolina could see effects from the hurricane’s outer bands.
Teachers will provide assignments and instructions through their usual online platforms. Student attendance during remote learning may be verified by any of the following methods:
·         Checking-in via two-way communication with appropriate teacher(s)
·         Use Apptegy Rooms as first option
·         Completing/submitting assignments offline
·         Completing/submitting assignments online
·         Providing makeup work from Remote Learning Day
·         Joining synchronous virtual class
If needed, paper assignments may be substituted by the teacher.
