School closings, delays in Western North Carolina for Jan. 9

Many school systems across Western North Carolina have announced opening delays or closures for Jan. 9 because of potential inclement weather.

More: Asheville City, Buncombe schools on 2-hour delay as WNC braces for heavy rain, high wind

  • A-B Tech: Closed today at 1 p.m., no night classes

  • Asheville City Schools: Remote learning

  • Avery County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday

  • Buncombe County Schools: Remote learning day

  • Graham County Schools: Two-hour delay

  • Haywood County Schools: Closed

  • Henderson County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday

  • Jackson County Schools: Early dismissal, 12:30 p.m.

  • Macon County Schools: Early dismissal, 12:30 p.m.

  • Madison County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday

  • McDowell County Schools: Closed, optional workday

  • Mitchell County Schools: Closed, Schedule 3 workday

  • Polk County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday

  • Swain County Schools: Early dismissal, 12:15 p.m.

  • Transylvania County Schools: Closed

  • Yancey County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: School closings, delays in Western North Carolina for Jan. 9