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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced that Carmel Middle School will be closed for all students and staff on Tuesday, September 18 due to damage and loss of power from Hurricane Florence. This message applies only to Carmel Middle School. CMS and Duke Energy continue work to restore power to Carmel Middle School as soon as possible. Carmel Middle School families are being advised by direct phone calls and messaging. CMS will update on this situation as work progresses.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — CMS schools, offices, facilities, transportation and operations will open and run on a normal schedule for all students and staff on Tuesday, Sept. 18. CMS staff, outside contractors and Duke Energy specialists are repairing damages and cleaning up on various campuses to ensure safety of students and staff. Families will be updated on a school-by-school basis as needed on the progress of work.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, will remain a Teacher Workday as scheduled. Sept. 19 is not a make-up day option on the approved CMS 2018-2019 calendar.
At this time, no make-up days are announced for school days missed due to Hurricane Florence. Possible make-up days are Dec. 19, Jan. 2, Jan. 22, Feb. 18, March 29, June 10, June 11 and June 12, following the CMS 2018-2019 calendar approved on June 17, 2017. CMS is exploring additional school make-up day options with state leaders in light of the enormous impact of Hurricane Florence across North Carolina. The district will quickly communicate final make-up day decisions when updates are available.
The Red Cross will relocate emergency shelters from East Mecklenburg, West Mecklenburg, North Mecklenburg, South Mecklenburg and Ardrey Kell high schools to Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation facilities by the end of day Monday, Sept. 17.
CMS has worked closely with our City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County partners as well as local and state safety, emergency and law enforcement experts to make these decisions.
Our community bonds grow stronger during challenging times. The district appreciates the cooperation of everyone in Charlotte-Mecklenburg as we collaborated during this emergency event. CMS extends deep condolences to our neighbors and fellow community members who have suffered tragic losses during Hurricane Florence.
