Cumberland County Schools to operate remotely Friday due to Tropical Storm Ian

Cumberland County Schools will operate remotely Friday because of expected inclement weather as Tropical Storm Ian moves into the Fayetteville area, the school system announced Thursday.

All district offices and school buildings will be closed, and employees will work remotely, the school system said in a news release.

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Friday will be an asynchronous learning day, meaning students will work independently on assignments updated to the Canvas platform, according to the release.

Students in elementary and middle schools will have five days to complete assignments and high school students will have three days. Students enrolled in classes at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville State University and College Connections are asked to contact their instructors for guidance, the release said.

The Prime Time Before & After School Program will be closed Friday, and all athletic events and after-school activities have also been canceled or rescheduled.

This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Cumberland County Schools remote Friday because of Tropical Storm Ian