CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says it will dismiss five area schools early on Friday, February 15th due to expected heavy traffic and planned road closures.
The school district sent the following release out Tuesday regarding the upcoming dismissals:
In order to help ensure safe transportation for students and staff during expected heavy traffic and planned road closures during upcoming NBA All-Star activities, CMS will dismiss early at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 for the following schools only:
- Chantilly
- Elizabeth Traditional
- First Ward
- Irwin
- Metro School
All other CMS schools will dismiss at normal time on Friday, Feb. 15.
CMS consulted with the City of Charlotte Department of Transportation and local law enforcement to assess and make plans to help ensure safe transportation for our students. Many roads will be closed in the uptown area and heavy traffic congestion is expected during upcoming NBA All-Star activities on Friday, February 15 and throughout the weekend. The primary concern areas are Independence near Bojangleβs Arena and the uptown area around the time for CMS afternoon dismissals in or near these areas. ASEP, the after school care program, will continue for students at these schools as we know many parents rely on these supports.
All Char-Meck Schools, aside from the five schools listed above, will release on their normal schedule Friday.
