With temperatures expected to remain below freezing into Tuesday morning—raising concerns about black ice and untreated secondary roads—school systems across the region have announced schedule changes for Tuesday, December 9:
According to the National Weather Service, once the advisory ends at midnight, no additional hazardous weather is expected through the remainder of the week. Temperatures are forecast to gradually rise, helping melt any accumulation by late Tuesday afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts, avoid unnecessary travel overnight, and use caution on potentially icy roads Tuesday morning.
Edenton-Chowan Schools
- All school buildings and district offices will be closed.
- John A. Holmes High School will operate on a Remote Instruction Day.
- White Oak Elementary, D.F. Walker Elementary, and Chowan Middle: Student instruction is canceled.
- Staff will have an Optional Remote Work Day. Additional directions have been emailed to employees.
Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies (NEAAAT)
- The Fall Internship Expo scheduled for Dec. 9 has been canceled; presentations will now take place on May 5, 2026.
- NEAAAT will operate on remote learning for Dec. 9.
Perquimans County Schools
- The district will operate on a three-hour delay Tuesday.
- School officials will continue to monitor road conditions early in the morning. If any changes are needed to ensure the safety of students and staff, the district will notify families as soon as possible.
Elizabeth City–Pasquotank Public Schools (ECPPS)
- The district will operate on a 3-hour delay Tuesday.
- Transportation staff will reassess road conditions at 6 a.m. If icy conditions persist, the district may shift to a closure, with an announcement expected by 7:30 a.m.
Washington County Schools
- All schools will be closed Tuesday due to freezing temperatures and the potential for black ice on untreated roads.
- A makeup day will be scheduled for January; updates will be posted online and distributed via district communication channels.
Tyrrell County Schools
- The district will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday.
- Officials will reassess conditions, with the possibility of moving to a closure or remote learning. A final update is expected by 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
- The school will operate on a remote learning day for Tuesday.
- Since many of our students travel from multiple counties, road conditions may vary widely, and we want to take every precaution to keep our students and staff safe.
One response to “School Districts Announce Closures, Delays, and Remote Learning for Dec. 9”
Once again, an over-hyped “storm” resulting in mass government closures. Sure made the drive from Hertford to Portsmouth for outpatient surgery at 0645 pretty pleasant. Roads were dry and clean, no black ice to be seen, and very light traffic.