Which Western North Carolina schools and colleges are closed? Here’s what we know

ASHEVILLE – Although information about school closures in Western North Carolina is still sparse, several schools and universities have now issued warnings in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.

Here’s what we know so far from educational institutions in the region, including WNC public school districts and colleges.

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WNC school closure

Asheville City Schools will be closed from Monday, September 30th to Friday, October 4th.

Buncombe County Schools will be closed all week, Monday September 30th to Friday October 4th. These are annual vacation days for staff. Previously, BCS required closures only Monday through Tuesday. In a recent statement, BCS officials cited the “tremendous impact on our families and neighborhoods” in deciding to extend the closures.

Also:

Avery County Schools remains closed Monday and Tuesday.

Cherokee County Schools will be closed on Monday, with an optional teacher workday.

Haywood County Schools remains closed Monday through Friday throughout the week, with Wednesday through Friday considered optional teacher work days.

Henderson County Schools remains closed until further notice.